Fringe Review: Camels @ Underbelly
10th August 2018
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Following four sell out shows in London, budding creative duo, Patrick McPherson and Zac Peel, bring the tightly knit sketch show ‘Camels’ to Edinburgh’s Festival Fringe.
run through a series of well-crafted sketches. The show moves from the silliness of a behind the scenes call centre to the well-orchestrated satire of Judas seeking advice from his mother on the eve of Jesus’ Crucifixion.
With every new guise assumed, the pair adapt effortlessly, demonstrating their ability to combine both expressive theatrics (see, yoga sketch) with well-timed comedic flair. The script, written by the young talents, is relatable albeit raw and leaves the audience giggling at each take.
back drop for shifts between sketches. Mimes are substituted for props and with fine-tuned direction, and the use of music and lighting is appropriate to the scenes and does not appear over-done .
The show’s denouement marks the end of a blissful hour of distraction and with age and talent on their side, I’m sure this won’t be the only hour of distraction we’ll get to see from the double act.
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Camels is at The Friesian Theatre, Underbelly Bristo Square at 1pm from 1-27th August (not 13th). Tickets are available here.
Credit: Charlee Murphy
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