Assessment: Dr Dolittle Kills A Man (And Reads Extracts From His New Ebook) – London Hospital Tavern
Dr John D.O.G. Dolittle has written a ebook all about his thrilling exploits, and he desires every little thing to know. That’s why we’re there, in any case – he’s going to learn extracts from that ebook and regale us all together with his superb adventures. To be honest, that’s just about what Dolittle (performed by Aidan Pittman who additionally takes co-writing credit score) does over the course of a hilarious and completely bonkers hour in Dr Dolittle Kills A Man (and reads extracts from his new ebook). And I’m completely right here for it. For those who’re a fan of The Mighty Boosh or…
Score
60
Wonderful
A foolish hour of intelligent call-backs, Photoshop, and Nazi birds.
Dr John D.O.G. Dolittle has written a ebook all about his thrilling exploits, and he desires every little thing to know. That’s why we’re there, in any case – he’s going to learn extracts from that ebook and regale us all together with his superb adventures.
To be honest, that’s just about what Dolittle (performed by Aidan Pittman who additionally takes co-writing credit score) does over the course of a hilarious and completely bonkers hour in Dr Dolittle Kills A Man (and reads extracts from his new ebook). And I’m completely right here for it. For those who’re a fan of The Mighty Boosh or The League of Gents, that is precisely the present for you.
The titular ebook is very large, and Dolittle can solely select one story to learn to his viewers, so he picks one a couple of f*cking big ruby, which incorporates Nazi birds, bodybuilding puffins, a “small little man” referred to as Canine, references to Indiana Jones galore, a mind consuming worm, Charles Darwin, Curious George, Eddie Murphy, and one thing referred to as the Fountain of Evolution – and that’s simply to start out. It’s in all probability a better option than one of many different choices; “Dr Dolittle Tries Meth”
As Dolittle, Pittman manages to create a personality that’s half an egotistical maniac and half one thing akin a squirrel on a caffeine excessive, darting round with wild power and nutty concepts, and it doesn’t matter what the person will get as much as, you may’t assist however like him. And with regards to the ultimate showdown, the viewers is totally on Dolittle’s facet.
In addition to the implausible performances, one thing that completely wows the whole viewers judging by the gasps and cheers are the props – Freddie the evil puffin and the Smart One (an historical turtle) had been fantastic, and the expertise that went into creating them is much past my understanding, however suffice it to say they’re spectacular and sudden, including an additional ingredient of surprise/delight/childlike glee to the whole factor.
This can be a very foolish play, and like nothing else on the market due to its intelligent use of PowerPoint slideshows and first-rate Photoshop enhancing. Am I being severe? There’s nothing severe about Dr Dolittle Kills A Man, which is among the causes it really works so nicely. Simply sit again and let the insanity wash over you, and also you’re positive to have time.
Written by: Aidan Pittman and Hudson Hughes Directed by: Hudson Hughes Authentic Music by Robbie George Produced by Dinner Daddies
Dr Dolittle Kills A Man (And Reads Extracts From His New Ebook) has accomplished its present run. It’ll even be taking part in at Brighton (24 – 26 Might) earlier than heading to Edinburgh Fringe in August. Extra information will be discovered right here.
