“The writing is quite exceptional, fast, clever… brilliant comic timing… an hour of your life you won’t want back.” BUXTON FRINGE

Soften the Grey
written & performed by Jake Hassam & Nigel Munson

Soften the Grey is our thrilling adventure into the undiscovered country, a frenzied tale of life, death, and life after death. And death after life.

When a man gets trapped diving in a tunnel and runs out of air, he naturally assumes it’s game over. But when he arrives in a bizarre Citizens’ Advice Bureau for the deceased, staffed by an eccentric and mysterious receptionist, things start to get a little confusing.

Taken on a whistle-stop tour through his past, the dead diver is shown a glimpse of any and every possible afterlife there is, and together, he and the receptionist must work out which eternal afterlife is best for him.

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What the press have said:

"The dynamic between the two performers is always engaging and credible. This is a slick two-hander created from scratch by a clearly talented duo." ★★★★ VIEWS FROM THE GODS 


"A tight script full of witty one-liners, black comedy and well-written philosophical examination make it a real delight to witness." ★★★★ THE THEATRE TOURIST


"A thought provoking and inspired piece of theatre... funny and poignant in equal measures." ★★★★ LONDON THEATRE 1


"Hilarious script and superb acting." ★★★★★ REMOTE GOAT


"Attacking the text like their life depended on it (and in some respects it did) this brand new piece of abstract theatre entertains in great measure and then suddenly turns to twist the emotional knife..." BUXTON FRINGE


"Munson brings plenty of blokey humanity to the Diver, whilst Hassam is electric as the eccentric and unpredictable receptionist." THE GIZZLE REVIEW


"The jokes are perfectly timed... a joy to watch." CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL


"Hassam and Munson hurtle through their protagonist’s life story... finding laughs and a surprising amount of pathos along the way." ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY PRESS

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DATES

We are not currently planning any more performances of Soften the Grey, but if you'd like to contact us regarding  booking the show at your venue or event, then please click here.

13th - 31st January 2015 - The Hope Theatre, ISLINGTON

Dates for 2014:

10th - 12th July - Bike Shed Theatre, EXETER

22nd July - Theatre503, LONDON

18th - 23rd August - theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall, EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE

Dates for 2013:

3rd - 6th July - BUXTON FRINGE

15th - 16th July - GUILDFORD FRINGE

14th - 16th August - VENTNOR FRINGE

19th - 22nd August - CAMDEN FRINGE