Spoken-word artist Paul Haworth finds joy in those two most joyless subjects: death and Britain.
In this irreverent and moving show, Paul seeks to understand the state we’re in by asking the big questions: Why Ed Sheeran? Why LadBaby? Why Captain Tom?
As we live through the aftermath of the pandemic and a time when the words ‘cost of living’ are depressingly familiar, the show explores why certain songs are chosen to mark death. The songs are based on a chart compiled by Co-op Funeralcare.
Tobi King Bakare and this theatre deserve a shout-out for such a young, diverse audience. There is so much talk about audiences being full of over 60s and why, why can’t theatres get the crowds in to reflect society in general? Well, I’m happy to say that on a rainy Thursday evening, the theatre was completely full.
Caiti Grove on Before I Go in CPT's Spring 2023 season London Theatre Reviews
