Dates/Times/Venue/Location
Sat 16 May @ 5:15pm, SQUEAK - Brighton
Sun 17 May @ 5:15pm, SQUEAK - Brighton
When clowns can't breathe water and fish can't breathe air- what's a poor clownfish to do in this cruel world?
In 2025, Catling (Malcolm Hardee Award Nominee 2023 & 2025) lost his slug mask. It was kinda essential part of his cult hit show "Moving on...really really slowly."
This time, Stephen explores his life now that Autism has been “unmasked,” as well as his fin flapping rage against an increasingly soulless entertainment industry.
"Fans of Harry Hill will appreciate the quickfire absurdity of the hour, cascading with daft jokes, preposterous props and manic sound effects. " Chortle
"For if there’s one thing guaranteed in Catling’s work, it’s that you’ll see things that you definitely won’t experience anywhere else in comedy." Chortle
"Very unique act in a strange but absolutely hilarious way had audience howling. " The Stand Edinburgh
"Magnificently irreverent...charming and utterly bonkers " The Review Hub
"I was judging and like him" Beyond the joke
"His best moments lean into this uniqueness, as he considers things in a highly literal way, producing some very funny comparisons and perceptions, and his delivery is brilliantly playful" Everything theatre
Running time: 60min
Suitable for Age 16+
Warnings: Mental Health
REVIEWS
★★★★★ The Crumb
"A delectable, messy and wild amuse-bouche of zany absurdist comedy"
★★★★ Fringe Fry Up
“Catling is definitely an oddball, on the Fringes of both society and the industry –but he truly deserves to be celebrated for this show.”
★★★★ Neurodiverse review
“Stephen’s a comic that can bring an audience around very quickly”
★★★★ Londontheare 1
“an intelligent man”
★★★1/2 Chortle
"For if there’s one thing guaranteed in Catling’s work, it’s that you’ll see things that you definitely won’t experience anywhere else in comedy."
CREATIVES
Directed by Phil green (director)
Everything else by Stephen catling
Presented by Stephen Catling
CAST:
Stephen Catling as himself and everything else
