The same format as the other 'menus', with the same delicious croissants (which they get from un improbable source).
The opener was Some Assembly Required. A house buying couple have no fears of the DIY their purchse might need, but there are some things in life that even IKEA instructions can't sort out. All 5 of the cast take part in this one, with the unexpected following the bizarre.
Noir Man is a smart spoof of American film noir, and their confusing plots. A private eye and a broad exchange questions and answers and barbs to great effect. Clever and funny, this was my favourite of the quintet.
Two's Tales is a rapid fire vision of impending apocalypse, against which the imperfections of human relationships cannot cease. Interesting structure, with both actors providing narration and playing multiple parts. Not as confusing as it sounds!
Number 4 was Stag Do. How do you celebrate your impending nuptials when you have no sense of fun and your only friend has baled out? Mixed expectations, drinking games and scrabble add up to a bizarre experience for an out of place guest.
Ending the show was Hitwomen of Highbury, a quaint period piece of deadly politeness. And some interesting female characters. Daft and very funny, a good ending to the set.
Having seen all three menus now I'd rate number 2 as the strongest, but this wasn't far behind, and Noir Man is a little gem.
Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show is on in the Pleasance until 26 August. Menu 3 is performed on the 18th, 22nd and 25th.
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