Choir of Man

Review by Brad

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It’s hard to not get swept-up in the immersive style of Choir of Man as you become ‘one of the lads’ in this intimately performed pub-set show. The widely celebrated 90-minute performance began its journey at the Edinburgh Fringe and has since proven that sometimes, all you need is a pint, a piano, and a group of exceptional lads to create theatrical magic.

Set entirely within "The Jungle," a functioning pub with a working bar, the show invites the audience to pull up a seat and become regulars. What follows is not a traditional narrative, but a celebration of community, masculinity, and music. The nine-strong company of talented singer-musicians share stories, poems, and heart-pumping renditions of chart-topping hits—all while literally pulling pints for the audience.

Director Nic Doodson has engineered a theatrical experience like no other. From the first chord to the final encore, the atmosphere is electric, warm, and utterly authentic. The simple premise feels like an old classic, with emotion that is as infectious as it is sincere. The characters—the romantic, the poet, the pub landlord—are all given their moment to shine, but the true star is the collective spirit.

It is simply impossible not to fall in love with the raw talent, beautiful harmonies, and stunning energy emanating from these performers. Every single cast member is an instrumentalist, a singer, a dancer, and a charismatic storyteller, proving that a true triple-threat is just a good bloke with a guitar.

Partnered with with mental health and suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), the show is a powerful and moving tribute to male friendship and vulnerability, with countless moments of uplifting joy and genuine pathos.