Punchline Theatre

2 Complicated

"A long-distance relationship! Maybe that’s what I need! I knew I was a romantic..."

By enormous popular demand, the multi award-nominated romantic comedy 2Complicated returned to this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival following a sold out run at the Brighton Fringe Festival in May! Social networking might have brought the world closer together, but now perhaps it's too close for comfort, and it's still so very... complicated.

Fast-paced, hilarious, and with a lot of heart, this is a rom-com for the social media generation: the perfect night out with "one of the most exciting and creative emerging companies in recent years" (The Theatre Blog).

GO GO Power Rangeurs

GO GO Power Rangeurs is a parody-update of everyone's favourite, coincidentally most ethnically diverse teen supergroup franchise. Under the guidance of floating-head-thing and un-PC mentor Zordon, this all-American force for justice must put aside their differences and save the day, whilst also setting a great example for the kids (not especially suitable for kids), and learning some lessons about themselves and the world in the process.The Power Rangeurs are growing up!

Jack & I: The Jack the Ripper Musical

1888, and Detective Inspector Abberline is faced with the seemingly impossible task of satisfying his boss, the media, the public, his wife, and his own peace of mind. Oh, and there’s an equally impossible killer on the loose. In the depravity of Victorian London, where nothing is what it seems, how do you find a needle in a haystack?

Mata Hari: The Musical

MATA HARI is the tale of the Dutch wartime dancer, accused of espionage for seducing both French and German officers, re-imagined in a quirky and hilarious new comedy musical.

Way Back

A member of Beachy Head's Chaplaincy Team, Carol, has her work cut out when it comes to saving people from the brink. Join her as she goes above and beyond the call of duty to save depressed romantic Miles, and attention-seeking ex-pop star Randy. A kiss, a date in a greasy spoon cafe, a fight on the cliff tops, an international concert tour, can they help each other find purpose and happiness after all?

Guido!

After returning from fighting the Protestant Dutch, a group of disaffected Catholics decide a certain Guido Fawkes is exactly the man they need to spearhead their revolution against the new King. He eventually succumbs to their pleas, and must battle 'destiny' and his own conscience to convince himself to carry out what would be one of the greatest acts of terrorism the world has ever seen. The rest, as they say, is history...

About Us

Dedicated to producing new and inventive theatre and comedy, Punchline Theatre (formerly DhK Productions) was officially founded after returning from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014 with JACK & I. However, this followed several previous successes, including IT'S COMPLICATED in Cambridge and London, short-listed for the Cambridge Footlights Harry Porter prize 2012, as judged by Alex Horne (Comedian, The Horne Section): “Without sounding too vain, it was a bit like something I might do … good stuff!”

Behind the Scenes

Jack and I trailer

Audio Clips

When All's Said And Done

You Have Met Your Match - Two Rippers

A Long Way From Home

Finale

In The Background

Let Us Show You A Good Time

Four Rippers

2 Complicated

Brighton Review - WHM - 24th May 2016 - "This hilarious piece is fantastic, light-hearted and a definite crowd pleaser! Punchline theatre have created a brilliant play focused on how social networking sites can be the thing keeping your relationship together, or the thing to completely ruin it, especially when everything is… 2 Complicated. With a talented cast and crew, 2 Complicated features amazing social visuals like prepared Skype call replicas timed perfectly... In short, 2 Complicated is an original and creative play that will make you laugh, reconsider just how much you share on Facebook and make you scared to ever Skype your girlfriend when her dad’s home."

5 stars - Broadway Baby - 1st June 2015 - "Witty, relevant and relatable… a brilliant play and another success for Punchline Theatre."

Way Back

4 stars - Broadway Baby - 15th May 2014 - "Wonderfully witty with a dash of dark and cynical humour, Way Back had the audience laughing from start to finish. But alongside the humour was a genuinely moving story with loveable characters with whom you connected instantly, making for a very strong, well put together piece of theatre."

5 stars - Three Weeks - 21st August 2013 - "Incredibly touching and humorous ... balanced excellently between fast-paced wit and tense personal reflection ... this incredibly intelligent and honest dissection of grief, guilt, and inner turmoil encourages you to think as well as laugh."

4 Stars - The Quotidian Times - 17th August 2013 - "a dark comedy which shows both pathos and hope ... a well constructed and perfectly executed piece of drama"

Jack & I

4 stars - The New Current - August 2014 - "A natural feel to it that was stupidly effective… This is what the fringe is really about"

5 stars - MittelLoge – Online opera magazine - 17th August 2014 - "(German): "Truly original… simply side-splitting ... a very entertaining evening which could easily have gone on longer ... definitely unbeatable."

Preview - The Theatre Blog - 15th July 2014 - "[It is] difficult to ignore what promises to be one of the most original and engaging – and funny, above all funny – productions at the Fringe this year… With a witty script redolent of Mel Brooks and Python, catchy and impressive music ... and a plot full of twists and shocks, make sure you “catch the Ripper” before the month is out!"

Guido!

5 stars - The Cambridge Tab - August 2013 - "One of the snappiest things I’ve seen during my time at the Edinburgh Fringe ... If you want to satiate your silly side, I strongly recommend it."

4 stars - Ed Fringe Review - 9th August 2013 - "Near-faultless ... a thoroughly enjoyable performance which should be commended for its comedic and historical value."

4 stars - Edinburgh Evening News (The Scotsman) - August 2013 - "With a cheeky, innuendo-laden script and some excellent performances from a young cast, the show has many parallels with The Comic Strip Presents."