To Be Frank

Name: To Be Frank — Performed by Michael Hockey
Start: 2026-11-01T19:00:00+00:00
Location: King's Head Theatre

Performed by Michael Hockey

Charlotte Pleasants presents

Sun 1 Nov 19:00

Main House Unallocated

IT’S ALIVE! Freshly animated. Thrilled to be here. Dying to meet you.

Comedy

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1 Nov

19:00

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IT’S ALIVE! Meet Frank. Freshly reanimated. Thrilled to be here. Dying to meet you.

Loosely inspired by Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel, TO BE FRANK blends high-energy physical theatre and clowning with an original punk-inspired live score and foley performed on electric guitar. Following Frank, a monster born on stage into an oversized and unpredictable body, this non-verbal show explores otherness, love, and the consequences of creating life.

Through interacting with audience members and mirroring their responses to him, spectators directly influence the creature’s evolution and understanding of what it is to be human, with every stumble and jerk of Frank’s body being captured through the visceral live sound score provided by musician Alanna Hall. When he then spawns a sentient life of his own—a simple green balloon puppet with a smile and a soul—Frank is forced to confront the profound weight of love, loss, and the responsibility of care.

Winner of “The Spookies Horror Awards Critics Choice”
“The 12 stand-out shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2026” - Rolling Stone

YOUR VISIT

Run Time: 60 minutes

Age Guidance: 12+

Content Warnings: Globophobia (balloon popping), loud noises and flashing lights

Opening Times: Our bar and box office are open from 45 minutes before the performance starts.

"Never has clowning been more cool."

Binge Fringe

★★★★

“completely engrossed”

The Student

★★★★

"wonderfully eccentric"

"Never has clowning been more cool."

Binge Fringe

★★★★

“completely engrossed”

The Student

★★★★

"wonderfully eccentric"

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