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4.5 30 reviews from 30 verified reviews- Starring: Rob Brydon, Kenneth Branagh
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Starring:
Rob Brydon, Kenneth Branagh
The Painkiller – Sean Foley's hugely popular comedy
Do you like nothing better than a top class, unforgettable comic tour-de-force? If so you'll love this remarkable play, on stage at the Garrick theatre between 5th March and 30th April 2016 and part of a season of five produced by the brand new, seriously exciting Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company.
Rob Bryden and Kenneth Branagh starred in the original. Now they're back, stars of the show again, this time at the magnificent Garrick theatre.
We don't want to ruin the plot for you. Suffice to say it's a giggle a minute and you might even find yourself crying with laughter. Some scenes are simply side-splitting. The scene with the policeman shut in a wardrobe might be the final straw for your sanity. And the uber-camp hotel porter has audiences in stitches. Plus there's lots of brilliantly amusing physical comedy, particularly from Branagh.
Rob Bryden's poignant character is equally compelling, managing to come across as both pathetic and moving. And that's where the play's genius lies. This isn't just a straightforward farce. It warms your heart too, unexpected and enjoyable. The laughs keep on coming but you find yourself feeling nicely sad. Which is what great theatre is all about.
The Painkiller – the story
Two men languish in a couple of seedy hotel rooms next to one another, with an adjoining door separating them. Opposite there's a courthouse. One of the men is determined to die, the other is a killer. It's a match made in comedy heaven.
Rob Brydon plays the suicidally depressed Welsh local press photographer whose wife has left him. Branagh plays the murderer, a sharp suited, eagle eyed, merciless type who's in town to kill a court case witness.
As the plot thickens things get more and more weird, and we find the men in increasingly compromising situations. The resulting comedy is extremely dark, occasionally disturbing, sharp and brutal yet absolutely hilarious. If you're a big fan of quality farce, you really don't want to miss this one. If you love being reduced to a state of helpless mirth, buy your tickets now.
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The Painkiller Ticket Information
- Booking until:
Saturday, 30 April 2016
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Ticket purchases will be limited to a maxium of six tickets per person across all performances. Tickets will be dispatched 2 weeks prior to the performance.
Audio Described Performance - Tuesday 29 March 2016 7.30pm
Captioned Performance - Tuesday 22 March 2016 7.30pm
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Please note the reviews below are from an old production of The Painkiller.
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A true farce with immaculate timing. Very funnyK Reviewed on 02 May 2016 by Kerry
Milford, United Kingdom
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Laugh out loud!Excellent farce. Perfect timing and escalating non-stop hilarity. Before the show we had a pleasant glass of wine on the balcony overlooking the entrance.
S Reviewed on 02 May 2016 by Sam
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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lots of fun and laughsH Reviewed on 29 April 2016 by Heather
Gilberton, Australia
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Amazing comic timingWhat a funny show! Who knew that Kenneth Brannagh was a master of comic timing? Such a laugh-out-loud experience. We got seats marked as restricted view, but this didn't stop the enjoyment. A master class in acting from Brannagh, with comedic notes from Rob Brydon. 90 minutes straight run through made sense - you wouldn't want to interrupt the flow of this show. A simple stage set, but worked with the script beautifully. I'd recommend this (beware of the swearing if you're sensitive) as a great demonstration of acting at its finest.
V Reviewed on 28 April 2016 by Vikki
Downham Market, United Kingdom
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Very humorous, timing impeccable, thouroughly enjoyable playP Reviewed on 28 April 2016 by Pierre Timmins
London, United Kingdom
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to good missP Reviewed on 28 April 2016 by Paul
Rochester, United Kingdom
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A lighthearted rompVery Brian Rix, Rob Bryden is his usual Uncle Bryn but Branagh is a good comedy actor. All quite predictable but jolly just the same.
M Reviewed on 14 April 2016 by Malcolm
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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Brilliant!Great acting, such physical comedy -- a must see
L Reviewed on 13 April 2016 by Lisa
Alton, United Kingdom
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Sir Kenneth Branagh was fantastic!D Reviewed on 13 April 2016 by Donna
Eastleigh, United Kingdom
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Great Physical ComedyJ Reviewed on 12 April 2016 by James
Oklahoma City, United States
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Fantastic Farce!I Reviewed on 10 April 2016 by Iris
Colchester, United Kingdom
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Absolutely loved it - hilariousJ Reviewed on 08 April 2016 by Jan
Gelorup, Australia
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RelevantVery funny rob Brydon true to form. Kenneth Branagh can do comedy. Laughed from start to finish. Wish I had better seats. A wee one off gem
S Reviewed on 08 April 2016 by Sheila
Paisley, United Kingdom
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Hilarious!Branagh and Brydon are a great comedy duo.
G Reviewed on 08 April 2016 by Gordon
Haslemere, United Kingdom
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Painkiller or Painful?If you like a farce this is for you, otherwise perhaps not.
D Reviewed on 07 April 2016 by David
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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Top Quality!!Had no idea about the content but was enthralled throughout. The timing was amazing!!! Brilliantly delivered by all the cast. Would highly recommend. So glad we were able to get seats in the dress circle.
S Reviewed on 03 April 2016 by Sally
Berkeley, United Kingdom
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Great farcee had a wonderful time. Rob Brydon does what he does best and to see Kenneth Branagh in a show of this style was a revelation. He does farce superbly. The rest of the cast were excellent and the timing was perfect. All, in all, great fun.
J Reviewed on 31 March 2016 by John
Aylesford, United Kingdom
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come out of theatre chucklingCried with laughter. Superb acting and timing was impeccable .
C Reviewed on 24 March 2016 by Colin
Horley, United Kingdom
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hilarious.Can't remember the last time I laughed that much.
E Reviewed on 20 March 2016 by Emma
Deal, United Kingdom
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Brituah farceAlthough moments were hilarious, in general it was annoying
J Reviewed on 16 March 2016 by Jane
Bellport, United States
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Need a painkiller after watching it!T Reviewed on 11 March 2016 by Tara
Barnet, United Kingdom
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A real hoot.P Reviewed on 10 March 2016 by Peter
Market Harborough, United Kingdom
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Great story zbd very funnyIt was a very humorous story with lots of very funny one liners and great acting by the entire cast. We had great seats (row K) but as it is a fairly intimate theatre setting I could well imagine most seats provide a good view of the stage. We attended the mattinee performance and it certainly brightened our day. Would thoroughly recommend this show to anyone who loves a show containing clever and witty dialogue. Absolutely loved urgent from start to finish.
A Reviewed on 10 March 2016 by Andrew
Turner Act, Australia
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Colorful. Great comedy.A Reviewed on 08 March 2016 by Anatoli
London, United Kingdom
2016
Review: THE PAINKILLER at the Garrick Theatre
by Phil Willmott | Friday, March 18 2016, 09:41
Kenneth Branagh is certainly giving us a range of productions as part of his year long residency at the Garrick Theatre. We've had Shakespeare, Rattigan, new writing and now a farce.
How good a time you'll have at this latest offering, THE PAINKILLER, will depend on your sense of humour.
Review: THE PAINKILLER at the Garrick TheatreLondon's Most Popular Shows
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