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The Other Palace
19 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
ABOUT THE SHOW
“I’m 36, I’m a comedian, and I’m about to kill my boyfriend…”
A permanently single, professionally neurotic stand-up finally meets Mr Right and then does everything wrong. But is Mr Right quite what he seems? And how far will the comedian go to get a laugh?
Strap in for a ’fast, filthy and surprisingly revealing’ ( ★★★★ The Evening Standard) journey through self-awareness and self-sabotage as he decides whether love is worth the price of a killer punchline.
CAST
Performer (2022 – 2025): Samuel Barnett
Performer (2026): Steven Webb
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer: Marcelo Dos Santos
Director: Matthew Xia
Designer: Kat Heath
Lighting Designer: Elliot Griggs
Sound Designer: Max Pappenheim
Production Manager: Jack Boisseux
Stage Manager 2025: Chloë Forestier-Walker
Associate Director 2026: Sophie Drake
Stage Manager 2026: Maddie Whiffin
Casting Director 2026: Julia Horan CDG
Production Manager 2022: Ed Borgnis
Producers 2022: Francesca Moody Productions
Producers 2023: Francesca Moody Productions in association with Bush Theatre
Originally developed with support from ImPOSSIBLE Producing through The Island programme.
PRESS
‘The gag-count is ridiculously high … Catch it, then, before everyone else does.’ ★★★★★ The Telegraph
‘’Fast, filthy and surprisingly revealing.” ★★★★ The Evening Standard
‘Faultless execution is matched only by this audience’s thunderous, cathartic, cry-laughing response.’ ★★★★★ FEST
‘A compelling and troubling character study with some killer punchlines’ ★★★★ The Guardian
‘An extraordinary piece of theatre… Outrageously entertaining.’ ★★★★★ The Skinny
‘Frank, funny and occasionally filthy.’ ★★★★ The Independent
‘Very funny.’ ★★★★ The Stage
‘Barnett gives a barnstorming performance.’ ★★★★ The Times
‘Razor sharp.’ ★★★★ The Scotsman
‘A masterclass in comic delivery.’ ★★★★★ WhatsOnStage
‘Totally captivating.’ ★★★★★ The Spy in the Stalls
‘Hysterical and vibrant.’ ★★★★ Everything Theatre
‘Uproarious, shocking and unfeigned.’ ★★★★★ West End Best Friend
‘Samuel Barnett’s performance is an absolute masterclass.’ ★★★★ Theatre Weekly
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
WINNER Scotsman Fringe First 2022
WINNER The Stage Edinburgh Award
SHORTLISTED Mental Health Fringe Award 2022
PERFORMANCE INFO
3rd – 28th Aug 2022
Roundabout, Edinburgh Festival
10th Nov - 23rd Dec 2023
Bush Theatre14th Jan – 1st Feb 2025
Arts Centre Melbourne
5th – 23rd Feb 2025
Sydney Opera House
26th Feb – 2nd Mar 2025
Adelaide Festival
4th Jun – 12th Jul 2026
Studio Theatre, Washington DC
