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Award-Winning Dark Comedy “The Appraisal” Heads to North Devon 🎭😂
Award-Winning Dark Comedy “The Appraisal” Heads to North Devon 🎭😂

Award-Winning Dark Comedy “The Appraisal” Heads to North Devon 🎭😂

Luke Allport

Get ready for a night of sharp wit, tension, and plenty of laughs as The Appraisal arrives at Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple, on Thursday 28th November! This critically acclaimed dark comedy has wowed audiences across the globe, and now it’s North Devon’s turn to experience the hilariously twisted tale that’s taken international festivals by storm. 🎉🎫

Written by Tim Marriott, The Appraisal is a masterclass in subtext, manipulation, and unexpected humour. What seems like an ordinary work appraisal quickly turns into a comical yet chilling power struggle. Nicky is just trying to get through her performance review, but her boss, Jo, has something far more sinister—and ridiculous—up his sleeve. The situation spirals into an absurdly tense showdown that’s as funny as it is unnerving. 😂😱

Having wowed audiences with sold-out performances at the Edinburgh Festival, Adelaide Fringe, and even in New York, this two-hander has scooped up awards including Best Actor and Best Actress at the Edinburgh Festival Awards, along with Best Theatre Award at Adelaide Fringe 2023. Performed by the brilliant Tim Marriott (from BBCTV’s The Brittas Empire) and Angela Bull (known for Coronation Street and DI Ray), The Appraisal combines razor-sharp dialogue with dark, biting comedy that keeps audiences hooked from start to finish. 🌟🏆

If you love your comedy with a twist of tension and a pinch of the unexpected, this is the perfect show for you. North Devon audiences are in for a real treat!

Tickets start at just £22, with the show kicking off at 7.30pm. Make sure to secure your seats now for an unforgettable night of award-winning dark comedy. For more details and to book your tickets, click here. 🎭😂