Komedia, Brighton – 1st December 2024
5 stars
The Maydays: Confessions is a chaotic whirlwind of comedy brilliance where the audience holds the keys to the night’s madness. Before the show kicks off, everyone’s invited to scribble down their funniest, most awkward or downright bizarre secrets. These anonymous nuggets become the spark for a wild, unpredictable ride and The Maydays are more than ready to run with them.
Armed with nothing but wit and a flair for the ridiculous, the troupe turns these snippets into offbeat sketches, unexpected songs and downright bonkers scenes. They might launch into a dramatic musical about someone’s failed date or twist an innocent confession into a surreal, laugh-out-loud scenario.
The humour zips along at a cracking pace with each scene as quirky as the last. No secret is too strange, too dull or too cringeworthy. Whatever the confession is, they turn it all into comedy gold.
What makes the show really pop is how well the performers gel. They riff off each other with ease, each member bringing their own style, whether it’s sharp one-liners, clever wordplay or a bit of physical silliness. One minute someone’s belting out a made-up ballad, the next they’re bouncing around in an absurd sketch. Their quick thinking and creativity are seriously impressive.
The audience isn’t just watching the chaos unfold; they’re a huge part of it. Their stories set the tone, and seeing their reactions as their confessions are transformed on stage just adds to the fun. Even the simplest stories are flipped into something hilariously unexpected.
The Maydays have nailed the art of spontaneous comedy. Confessions is fast, funny and a little bit mischievous, leaving everyone grinning and wondering just how they pulled it off. If you want comedy that’s fresh, fearless and delightfully off-the-wall, this show is a winner.
