Thursday 6 April 2017

Lucy McCormick, 'Triple Threat' @ Soho Theatre, London


Did not realise that came from the bible, OMG, so thats what is meant, OMG, I think I know where this is leading, OMG, That is where its leading, OMG, she actually did it, OMG not going to do that, OMG, possibly not. OMG did I just witness that?
The use of OMG is rather apt given that Lucy McCormick's show is about the retelling of a number of key parts in the New Testament. It also describes rather well a number of the set pieces and not least the finale.
McCormick well supported by the two men who keep rather impassive expressions throughout the proceedings except when she has wandered off into the audience by herself and they all but have sex with themselves.
So it was a Thursday evening, nothing of interest at the cinema, a quick look at the Soho Theatre's listing for the evening, Hmm, possibly worth it, and there at the bottom of the list, Over 18s only, some material could cause offence. Ah but this is comedy, what could cause offence, its the territory.
All I can say what there was a degree of shock even for me, There were gasps a plenty from the audience, and with a seat right on the stage, nothing was left to the imagination, except for the sex scene in the middle of the audience which I could not see.
Standing ovation at the end from the packed audience. Bravo Lucy McCormick for taking us on a ride that will stick in the memory for a long time.