Auntie Show and Nana Subversion Share Their Biscuits at Soho Theatre

When we walked into the more intimate of Soho Theatre’s Soho location, we were greeted by two women in overcoats, sitting on a couch, greeting us as we looked for our seats.

Before the show began in earnest (it felt as if it began the moment we walked in the door), our two hosts (Aunite Show & Nana Subversion) began with a humorous dialogue with the staff member on the door, foreshadowing what was to come with an in-depth conversation on how a water spill should be appropriately dealt with.

As soon as the spill had been appropriately handled to everyone’s satisfaction, and the majority of punters had taken their seats, it began.

We were warned immediately that this was ‘not a performance’ and not to expect that. However, what followed was almost certainly an experience.

Soon afterwards, the lights were turned off, and our two [non] performers were heard scuffling around.

Things progress from here: we hear a lengthly description of the various biscuits available for people with different dietary requirements, before the audience is invited to try a biscuit and then encouraged to partake in some light crafting (which it was then revealed would be up for sale at the end), the detachable labias get involved in a stirring performance of 500 miles, and some of the audience members even stage a protest.

Although at times chaotic and feeling slightly rushed, this show was a masterclass in fun and absurdity. In one sense, not much happened, but it really didn’t matter – I laughed the whole way through.