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Adrian Berry’s acclaimed sell-out tale of a young David Bowie obsessive
Martin is a boy with problems – an illness no-one understands and a head full of sound and vision. So when an unexpected gift arrives on his birthday, Martin embarks on a thrilling journey in the footsteps of his obsession, leading him to discover some long-hidden truths about himself. What follows will change his life forever…
Powerful and touching, music and magic realism collide in this darkly funny and moving tour-de-force solo show featuring Alex Walton and the voice of comedian Rob Newman. With a blistering Bowie soundtrack, the life of the pop fan is dissected in this tale of unnatural teenage wildlife
This brand new and updated production sold out runs in London, Edinburgh and Germany.
“Sends you back to the music with renewed joy. It’s done with love, Berry the director gets an intense performance from Walton” The Times
‘A must-see, and not just for Bowie fans….it connects on so many levels, an emotional journey. You’ve shared something of Berry’s soul and you’ll be the better person for the experience’ Theatre News
‘Accomplished, engaging, Alex Walton shines’
The Telegraph
‘Adrian Berry’s tender, tentative play…riveting, packed full of restless energy. Alex Walton gives an intimate, intensely vulnerable performance’
The Stage
“Berry has created this compelling & heartbreaking narrative….joyfully hilarious…. keeps you hooked the whole time. Completely beautiful and moving” A Younger Theatre
‘Unexpected, inventive & subtly incisive’
Musical Theatre Review
‘An enthralling hour of theatre in atmospheric surroundings that will blow your minds’ Mind the Blog
‘A melodious and emotional pilgrimage peppered with lots of dark laughs, Berry’s show reminds us how important our musical heroes can be” The Upcoming
‘Magic realism and dramatic resonance collide – this is a fine show’ The Scotsman ****
‘Moving and touching, it blew me away. I cried my eyes out. You forget you’re in a theatre, and you can’t ask for much more than that’ BBC London Live
‘Heartfelt, bursting with integrity. Alex Walton gives an extraordinary, knock-out performance’ The List
‘This is a memorable show, a worthy depiction of anyone who has ever turned to their record collection in despair’ Three Weeks Magazine
‘A chilling and highly wrought piece that shines with quality. This is great theatre’ Morning Star
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Holbeck Underground Ballroom, 67-71 Bath Rd, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 9UA