MURMURATION '25

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 be out and about soon. Bring seed!

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.