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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Brian Logan

MYSTERIOUS: Crybabies bagbeard review sci fi caper boldly goes down a storm - What They Never Told You

Michael Clarke and Ed Jones in Bagbeard by Crybabies at the Soho theatre.
No laugh missed … Michael Clarke and Ed Jones in Bagbeard by Crybabies at the Soho theatre. Photograph: Tristram Kenton/The Guardian

With the Delightful Sausage’s recent show, plus Crizards in the building next week and this irresistible hour from Crybabies, narrative sketch comedy is having a moment, in Soho theatre at least. Bagbeard has loads going for it: a Stranger Things-alike story that’s three parts ridiculous to one part tender-hearted, lovably knowing meta-theatrical trickery, and no opportunity missed to score a laugh, cheap or otherwise.

‘Heavy is the chin that wears the bag’ … James Gault in Bagbeard by Crybabies at Soho theatre
‘Heavy is the chin that wears the bag’ … James Gault in Bagbeard by Crybabies at Soho theatre Photograph: Tristram Kenton/The Guardian
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