Brand new immersive theatre company, Yippee Theatre, has announced the cast for the world premiere of Dead Hard, an immersive drag Die Hard parody pantomime which will turn the iconic Christmas film on its head. The show will run at COLAB Tower, the first fully DDA-compliant immersive venue in London, which will also open this Winter.
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Audiences will become part of the action as they follow this high-energy immersive parody that transforms the classic 80's action film into a hilarious, camp spectacle.
The show has been created by Bertie Watkins, who has been the artistic director of COLAB Theatre for a decade. Bertie has written the show alongside Helena Raeburn and Lowell Bellfield.
Audiences will follow drag queen Hands Grubber and the daring John McClean as they journey from their gym bro origins to exploring their sexuality through a series of explosive encounters and comedic twists, all set against the backdrop of a Christmas party gone wrong. The production promises to push the boundaries of traditional pantomime through a completely immersive environment.
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Taking on the role of the antagonist, Hands Grubber, is Toby Osmond (Game of Thrones, Summerland) who will perform alongside their counterpart, Alex Dowding (NewsRevue, Jack and the Beanstalk) as John McClean. Calum Robshaw (East 15 Acting School, Boomtown Festival) is multi-rolling as Theo/Neo when siding with Grubber and as Holly, McClean’s wife. Jacqui Bardelang (The Nevers, BATSU!) appears as Towel.
Fans of drag, saucy humour and immersive experiences will be treated to a unique and lively night out, in which audiences can look forward to everything from lip-sync battles, thrilling heist scenes and unexpected romantic moments, all set to a soundtrack that will have you singing along.
The show's Director and Creator, Bertie Watkins comments:
The show is a first in so many ways. An 80s action movie pantomime, an adult pantomime, a new completely DDA venue – bring it on – I cannot wait!
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Dead Hard: A Drag Die Hard Parody Panto will run at COLAB Tower from 10th December 2024 to 12th January 2025. Tickets are priced from £32 and can be booked via colabtheatre.co.uk
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