Cute But Psycho sits somewhere between a piece of autobiographical Performance Art, a low-budget Musical, and a Hallucinogenic Disco. Exploring the magnetic beauty and the mind-altering struggle of psychosis, Cute But Psycho asks what happens when a spiritual awakening and mental illness collide with an approach to recovery dominated by the medical model.
A comedic, story-led piece littered with original songs, precise yet peculiar dance routines, and an abundance of characters to lead you through a personal account that seeks to answer what we can take from such a collision. Expect a show that is as exposing and messy as it is fun and ridiculous.
Cute But Psycho is written and created by Katherine Vince, based on her own experience, co-directed by Paul Andrew Goldsmith and Katherine Vince, and produced by their company Twisted Reality Productions.
Cute But Psycho features four original songs with Original Music by composer Robin Forrest (Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens) with Lyrics and Melodies by Katherine Vince.
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
