Event categories

• Comedy

Date
23/05/2026

9:00 PM

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The Actors

A show so funny it hurts*

(* The Artists)

Two “definitely not masochistic” artists take on the challenge of a lifetime: to create musical comedy with feeling-while feeling the real pain of electrocution.

In what may be their worst idea yet, veteran musical improvisers Lee Apsey (‘CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation,’ ‘Your Flaws: The Improvised Musical’) and Jayda Fogel (‘Bird and Tax Collector,’ ‘¡Horario Estelar!’) weave hilarious and sincere songs, sketches, and stories with the inspiration of the audience and the threat of being shocked, shackled, dunked, and beaten with a stick.

From the award-winning co-creator of multiple Edinburgh Fringe sell-out hit ‘CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation.’

“Astonishingly funny… brilliant concept.” ***** GJD REVIEWS

“Apsey and Fogel turn painful displays into some of the funniest improvised comedy you can find. You will be begging for more, and more, and more.” FRINGE REVIEW

“What is perhaps most surprising and impressive about a show which centres on pain and punishment is how overwhelmingly filled with joy it is… Spectacular night of improv that I can highly recommend.” THEATREVIEW

Artist Praise and Accolades:

WINNER – The Comedy Award – Colchester Fringe 2024
WINNER – Best Improv/Musical – Leicester Comedy Festival 2023
NOMINATED – Simply the Best – Gothenburg Fringe 2024
NOMINATED – Most Innovative Show – New Zealand Fringe 2026

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Date and Time: On Sat, 23 May 2026 21:00 – 22:00

Venue details: The Actors, 4 Prince’s Street, Brighton, England, BN2 1RD, United Kingdom

Prices:
General Admission: GBP 10.00,
Concessions: GBP 7.00

Artists: Lee Apsey, Jayda Fogel

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Dress Code: None

Age Limits: 18+