Chris Parker - Stop Being So Dramatic!

Chris Parker was dancing to George Michael’s ‘Baby I’m Your Man’ when we entered the room. Remembering how utterly drenched Parker had become by the end of his MICF show last year, I was impressed by his willingness to court the danger of sweat once more. Parker is famous for his high-energy performances and his new show, Stop Being So Dramatic! does more than keep pace.

Parker ploughs through anxiety-inducing anecdotes in an earnest attempt to undermine the power of cringe. From learning ballet as a child to dancing with friends on a night out, there’s a lot that Parker has cut himself off from due to the cringing reaction of a third party. He also unpacks the source of his star-complex, eviscerates his former dance teachers and revels in imaginings of a simpler life, rearing children and brewing vegetable stock. 

This is a show about the mid-30s condition that’s as relatable as it is hilarious.