MURMURATION '24

With Artificial Intelligence in the ascendancy and looking
set to take over the world, The Murmuration must rise.

Isolated in a confused and data-drenched world, one man finds an unexpected escape in the beauty of nature. However, it's not long before this escape is threatened by those he thought were his friends.

With a blend of surreal, daft comedy, animation and video, Steve Vertigo weaves a tale of Artificial Intelligence, alienation and 38,000 starlings.

Swept away in a murmuration of 38,000 starlings, led by the matriarch Stella, he finds friendship, support and hope where before there seemed to be none. Themes of isolation, otherness and the dangers posed by division, run through this adventure. Artificial Intelligence seems to hold all the answers to humanity’s problems, but at what cost? An unexpected escape from a claustrophobic and unhealthy life seems just what is needed. Steve then realises that things he thought were under his control and helping him are doing the exact opposite. Unwittingly he brings danger upon his new friends and so is duty-bound to find an escape for them when they ask for his help.

Steve Vertigo is a comedian and storyteller, and in this one-man comedy show he blends animations and videos and a cast of weird and wonderful characters to bring this story to life. The original script made it to the final round of the BBC Comedy Writers Room. It has so far been well-received at Buxton, Manchester, and Camden Fringes and festivals and will land at the East Riding Theatre for two nights in April. Bring seed!


“Reminiscent of The Mighty Boosh.."
Fringe Review

“..it’s an hour of engaging, innovative and original comedy from an expert comedian who knows how to made his audience laugh."
Camden Fringe / comedytowatch.com

“..Beautiful writing.."
John Higgs

“..a very clever ludicrousness, immaculately constructed..”
Brighton Fringe

“Jackanory on drugs”
Manchester Fringe

“Leave logic at the door and be prepared for an hour of splendid nonsense.”
Buxton Fringe

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FULL FRONTAL NEWSITY

Steve Vertigo comes down to earth after "Murmuration" and performs everybody in this surreal show that looks at what the hell we've become, with characters, animations and videos.

Two years ago, he was the only presenter to be granted an interview with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse about their break up and Pestilence's subsequent incredible solo career. He finds the stories no-one knew they cared about, and talks to the people on the street for the real insights. With random adverts, political analysis, fascination with flags, and sharp stand-up, everything's covered.


DATES - 2024

SAT 6 APRIL MURMURATION
East Riding Theatre
19.30
THURS 15 Feb TALL TALES AND COCKTAILS
Rosemary Branch Theatre
19.30 Islington
WED 14 Feb LAFFS ON THE LANE
202 Brick Lane
19.30

The Tory corruption champion (not sure if that's world champion or just European) heads to Liverpool to "sort them out"..

The furore over PPE procurement and the accusations that certain people had "done very well out of it thank you very much, met a geezer down the pub, say no more, nudge nudge wink wink, mine's a stiff G&T down the Winchester thanks Terry” all seem to be dying down and evidence got rid of.. sorry, profiteered from.. sorry not existing any more.. and like everything else, Notflix have made a series about it. here's a clip...






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Love in isolation

The Christmas Spirit is strong in this one..

DATES - THEN

WED 17 MAY MURMURATION
Brighton Fringe
18.30 Caravanserai
SAT 24 JULY 2021 FULL FRONTAL NEWSITY
Buxton Fringe
19.00 Underground at The Clubhouse
3 Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN
FRI 23 JULY 2021 MURMURATION
Buxton Fringe
16.00 Underground at The Clubhouse
3 Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN
THU 22 JULY 2021 FULL FRONTAL NEWSITY
Buxton Fringe
22.00 Underground at The Clubhouse
3 Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN
THU 22 JULY 2021 MURMURATION
Buxton Fringe
19.00 Underground at The Clubhouse
3 Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN
SAT 10 - SUN 11 JULY 2021 FULL FRONTAL NEWSITY - Cabaret set
Surge Festival, Glasgow
Repeatedly Cabaret Stage
SAT 4 JULY 2021 MURMURATION
Also Festival, Warwickshire
18.00 The Woods Stage
SUN 16 FEB 2020 THE COOKIE
68 High Street, Liecester, LE1 5YP
MURMURATION: WORD ON THE TWEET
Leicester Comedy Festival
20.00
SUN 5 JUNE 2021 THE OIL SHED
The Warren, Victoria Gardens, Grand Parade, Brighton BN1 1UB
MURMURATION
Otherplace Festival, Brighton Fringe
15.00
SAT 4 JUNE 2021 THE OIL SHED
The Warren, Victoria Gardens, Grand Parade, Brighton BN1 1UB
MURMURATION
Otherplace Festival, Brighton Fringe
15.00
FRI 3 JUNE 2021 THE OIL SHED
The Warren, Victoria Gardens, Grand Parade, Brighton BN1 1UB
MURMURATION
Otherplace Festival, Brighton Fringe
15.00
SUN 9 FEB 2020 THE COOKIE
68 High Street, Liecester, LE1 5YP
MURMURATION: WORD ON THE TWEET
Leicester Comedy Festival
14.00
FRI 29 NOV HOT WATER COMEDY CLUB
45 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS
MURMURATION: WORD ON THE TWEET
21.00
WED 27 NOV MUSEUM OF COMEDY
The Undercroft, St George’s Church, Bloomsbury Way, Holborn, London WC1A 2SR
MURMURATION: WORD ON THE TWEET
19.00
SUN 18 AUGUST PHOENIX ARTIST CLUB
1 Phoenix Street London WC2H 8BU
MURMURATION: WORD ON THE TWEET
CAMDEN FRINGE
18.00
SUN 28 JULY TRIBECA
50 Sackville Street Manchester M1 3WF
MURMURATION: WORD ON THE TWEET
MANCHESTER FRINGE
18.00
MON 15 JULY UNDERGROUND AT THE OLD CLUBHOUSE
3 Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN
MURMURATION: WORD ON THE TWEET
BUXTON FRINGE
19.00
FRI 12 JULY UNDERGROUND AT THE OLD CLUBHOUSE
3 Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN
MURMURATION: WORD ON THE TWEET
BUXTON FRINGE
19.00
SAT 6 JULY ALSO FESTIVAL
Park Farm, Compton Verney, Warwick CV35 9HJ
MURMURATION: WORD ON THE TWEET
21.00
MON 1 JULY RUBBER SHARK COMEDY VAUXHALL 20.00
FRI 21 JUNE JTF COMEDY THE CONSTITUTION, PIMLICO 20.00
FRI 17 MAY CAXTON ARMS
36 NORTH GARDENS BN1 3LB
AS FAR AS I CAN SEE
BRIGHTON FRINGE
20.00
THURS 16 MAY CAXTON ARMS
36 NORTH GARDENS BN1 3LB
AS FAR AS I CAN SEE
BRIGHTON FRINGE
20.00
MON 25 MARCH TOP SECRET COMEDY CLUB COVENT GARDEN, LONDON 20.00
TUE 6 MARCH HOT WATER COMEDY CLUB HARDMAN ST, LIVERPOOL 20.00 INFO
MON 5 MARCH HOT WATER COMEDY CLUB HARDMAN ST, LIVERPOOL 20.00 INFO
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Murmuration
Murmuration

2021
Full Frontal Newsity WIP

Buxton Fringe

2021
Murmuration

Brighton Fringe • Buxton Fringe • Leicester Comedy Festival • Also Festival

2019
Murmuration

Liverpool Hot Water • Camden Fringe • Manchester Fringe • Buxton Fringe • Also Festival • Brighton Fringe • Leicester Comedy Festival

2018
As Far as I Can See

Liverpool • Camden Fringe • Manchester Fringe • Buxton Fringe • Also Festival • Brighton Fringe • Leicester Comedy Festival

2017
Standing on the Shoulders of Ants

Liverpool • Bangor - Open House Festival • Derry • Camden Fringe • Great Yorkshire Fringe • Glasgow - Surge Cabaret • Manchester Fringe • Also Festival • Ludlow Fringe • Leicester Comedy Festival

2016
A Taste of Funny

Leicester Comedy Festival

Vertigo
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