Barney Pollock
King of the Pigs 2
The only show at the Fest by someone with ADHD.
Sure you could schlep your way to a 'relatable' stand-up show. Or you could come and witness the erotic confusion, the mind virus, the pleasure vehicle that is King of the Pigs 2.
King of Pigs 2 is a tender celebration of being a grot and the solo debut of actor and improvisor Barney Pollock (Thank God You’re Here, White Fever, Something Good).
Developed with and directed by Hannah Camilleri (Winner Pinder Prize 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Nominee 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show, Nominee British Comedy Guide Best Newcomer (Long List) 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe)
Performance direction by Ben Russell (Winner Directors' Choice Award 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Thank God You’re Here, Aunty Donna’s House of Fun, The Emu War, The Tokyo Hotel)
Script supervisor, Kate Denhert (BBC Comedy staff writer, Get Krack!n)
Lighting design and tech by Caitlyn Staples.
Strictly for audiences 13+
Audience participation
Haze
Horror
References to or simulation of violence
Sudden loud noises
The only show at the Fest by someone with ADHD.
Sure you could schlep your way to a 'relatable' stand-up show. Or you could come and witness the erotic confusion, the mind virus, the pleasure vehicle that is King of the Pigs 2.
King of Pigs 2 is a tender celebration of being a grot and the solo debut of actor and improvisor Barney Pollock (Thank God You’re Here, White Fever, Something Good).
Developed with and directed by Hannah Camilleri (Winner Pinder Prize 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Nominee 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show, Nominee British Comedy Guide Best Newcomer (Long List) 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe)
Performance direction by Ben Russell (Winner Directors' Choice Award 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Thank God You’re Here, Aunty Donna’s House of Fun, The Emu War, The Tokyo Hotel)
Script supervisor, Kate Denhert (BBC Comedy staff writer, Get Krack!n)
Lighting design and tech by Caitlyn Staples.
Strictly for audiences 13+
Audience participation
Haze
Horror
References to or simulation of violence
Sudden loud noises