The last Police Cop in the universe blasts off to avenge his father in a low-fi sci-fi comedy blockbuster.
Fresh from their run of Police Cops: The Musical at Southwark Playhouse, Police Cops bring their 80s space age comedy block buster to Underbelly Festival Cavendish Square. Performed by three actors armed with B-movie props, Amused Moose Comedy Award-winning Police Cops in Space is an intergalactic whirl wind spoof packed with parody references, slo-mo fights and low budget costumes. The show debuted at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017 and enjoyed a total sell out run, followed by packed houses at Cape Town Fringe Festival 2017 and transferred to London for a two-week run at Soho Theatre.
After his father is killed by an evil robot, Sammy Johnson, the last Police Cop in the universe, blasts off in an unmanned escape pod. Now on a distant planet, Sammy must team up with Alien fighter pilot Ranger and his trusty Cyborg C9 as they embark on an intergalactic adventure across the galaxy to find Earth, avenge his father and become the best damn Police Cop in space.
Police Cops are Zachary Hunt, Nathan Parkinson and Tom Roe; they create highly playful performances which combine inventive physical storytelling with their own brand of off-the-wall comedy. Parody and satire are at the heart of their productions, where they integrate with dynamic stagecraft, supercharged physical theatre and cinematic style. Their awards include Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence, Cape Town Fringe Best International Show and The Stage Award for Acting Excellence.
Underbelly Festival is popping up in Cavendish Square from July–September. Offering a slice of Edinburgh Fringe in the heart of Central London, the cultural pop-up festival is a go-to destination to eat, drink and watch.
Company information
Devised and performed by Zachary Hunt, Nathan Parkinson and Tom Roe.
Listings information
31 July–18 Aug & 31 July – 4 Aug: Weds–Fri 7pm, Sat 4pm & 7pm, Sun 4pm & 6pm
14 – 18 Aug: Weds – Fri 7pm, Sat 4pm & 7pm, Sun 4pm & 6pm
Underbelly Festival, Cavendish Square, Oxford Street, London W1G 0AN
Tickets from£24.50: Police Cops in Space - Underbelly