Original smash-hit, The Beauty of Being Herd, is hitting the road from May for its first UK Tour. The surreal brainchild of Gaulier graduate, Ruth Berkoff, The Beauty of Being Herd will take the UK by storm following its runner up awards for ‘Best Newcomer’ and ‘Best New Writing’ at Manchester Fringe, as well as sell-out shows at Camden People’s Theatre and Glasgow Comedy Festival.
Coming to Brighton Fringe next month, this playful, tender rollercoaster of a show follows Hannah at her BIG GOODBYE PARTY, featuring comedy, songs and heart. The funny and moving story will resonate with many, through its exploration of the struggle to fit in. Hannah has always followed the rules and has a longing to figure out how to fit in, but human life simply isn’t working for her. Accompanied by original songs, clowning and a generous sprinkling of facts about sheep, Hannah decides to say goodbye to life as she knows it, and makes peace with the fact that she is going to live as a sheep.
Ruth Berkoff comments, The Beauty of Being Herd shines a light on social anxiety, isolation, mental health, neurodiversity and consent, but in an unexpectedly fun and irreverent way. I love sharing sheep facts, frolicking with the audience and discussing loneliness, all with knickers on my head.
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Previous praise for The Beauty of Being Herd:
Bizarre, bonkers and beautiful! – FairyPowered Productions ★★★★★ We frolick like lambs, bleat like sheep, and dance at a rave – West End Best Friend ★★★★★
Heartfelt and honest. A piece of theatre which will resonate with many – Theatre and Tonic ★★★★
Notes to Editors
Title The Beauty of Being Herd
Running Time 60 minutes
Cast
Writer and Performer Ruth Berkoff (she/her)
Director and dramaturg Georgia Murphy (she/her)
Sound Designer Isolde Lachlan (she/her)
X @ruthberkoff, @georgiaemurpy, @isoldemusic Instagram @ ruthberkoff, @georgiaemurpy, @isoldemusic Facebook /Ruth Berkoff Performer, /Georgia Murphy, /Isolde Lachlan
Notes Ages 16+
Tour Dates
2nd – 25th May Half a Camel, Presuming Ed, Brighton Fringe, 114-115, London Rd, Brighton BN1 4JG ,
https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/the-beauty-of-being
