Assembly
It’s hard to know where to begin with this chaotic, ingenious, high-energy and hilariously high-energy masterclass in comedy…
This is the third Police Cops show I’ve been lucky enough to see over the years, and I’d happily watch many more. Our (not so) mini reviewer was giggling from start to finish, and completely lost for words when trying to describe all of the best and funniest moments- this made me delightedly proud ! It’s a whirlwind of a police parody show, packing in all the cliches imaginable and bursting with a multitude of characters, props, costumes, punchlines and police chases ! Rookie officer Jimmy Johnson sets out to become ‘the best damn police cop ever’; what unfolds is brilliantly bonkers with stereotypical villains, car chases and some dramatic slow-motion scenes. At times, it’s impossible to tell what’s scripted and what’s improvised and this adds to the enjoyment, whilst the three beautifully moustachioed performers execute such sharp timing and wit, and seem to relish being on stage together as much as the entire audience clearly enjoyed watching them.
Gloriously ridiculous, endlessly inventive, and packed with joy. This bold and original show is deservedly selling out – get in quick or you’ll miss out !
Our mini-reviewer said : ‘It was obscenely hilarious..I liked the bit near the beginning when Jimmy Johnson was becoming a police cop…’
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