24 Oct – 02 Nov
2025
Sadomusical
A Similar River
London, UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
Art is pain. Pain is art. Two self-absorbed artists take on the challenge of a lifetime: to create music with feeling—while feeling the real pain of electrocution. The “definitely not masochistic” duo take their audience on a darkly farcical journey that will never be forgotten—and that they may never recover from.
In maybe their worst idea yet, veteran musical improvisers Lee Apsey ('CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation,' 'Your Flaws: The Musica') and Jayda Fogel ('Bird & Tax Collector,' '¡Horario Estelar!') take inspiration from the audience to create hilarious and sincere songs, sketches and stories on the spot with the added challenge of being strapped to electro-shock devices, drinking hot sauce, and being beaten by an elderly woman with a stick.
Special guests from the Fringe may also appear to hammer down on their poor life choices.
You’ll be shocked, and so will the players—literally.
Artist Praise & Accolades:
WINNER - The Comedy Award - Colchester Fringe 2024
WINNER - Best Improv/Musical - Leicester Comedy Festival 2023
NOMINATED - Simply the Best - Gothenburg Fringe 2024
★★★★★ THEATRE AND TONIC "A truly fantastic show that you will talk about for years to come"
★★★★★ WEE REVIEW "Improv down to a fine art. A novel idea, executed superbly"
★★★★★ BUNBURY MAGAZINE "Quick thinking & fast paced. A spectacular must see"
In maybe their worst idea yet, veteran musical improvisers Lee Apsey ('CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation,' 'Your Flaws: The Musica') and Jayda Fogel ('Bird & Tax Collector,' '¡Horario Estelar!') take inspiration from the audience to create hilarious and sincere songs, sketches and stories on the spot with the added challenge of being strapped to electro-shock devices, drinking hot sauce, and being beaten by an elderly woman with a stick.
Special guests from the Fringe may also appear to hammer down on their poor life choices.
You’ll be shocked, and so will the players—literally.
Artist Praise & Accolades:
WINNER - The Comedy Award - Colchester Fringe 2024
WINNER - Best Improv/Musical - Leicester Comedy Festival 2023
NOMINATED - Simply the Best - Gothenburg Fringe 2024
★★★★★ THEATRE AND TONIC "A truly fantastic show that you will talk about for years to come"
★★★★★ WEE REVIEW "Improv down to a fine art. A novel idea, executed superbly"
★★★★★ BUNBURY MAGAZINE "Quick thinking & fast paced. A spectacular must see"
