Caitlin Powell is Buffering (Work In Progress)

If you are looking for something to fill your calendar during this year's Brighton Fringe, Caitlin Powell is bringing her work-in-progress show, Caitlin Powell is Buffering, to the Laughing Horse at the Caroline of Brunswick. It is a 60-minute comedy set that leans into the feeling that the world is currently a bit too loud, slow, and generally confused. Powell, who has been a finalist for the BBC New Comedy Award, Funny Women, and the LGBTQ+ New Comedian competition, uses this hour to unpack her own neurotic and petty tendencies while trying to make sense of the chaos around her.

The show is explicitly pitched towards "the girls, the gays, and the theys," or really anyone who feels they have the pattern recognition skills of a bloodhound. It is a work-in-progress format, which usually means you are seeing the material while it is still being shaped and refined. The venue for this is the Upper Lounge at the Caroline of Brunswick, and there are two opportunities to catch it: May 2nd at 16:30 and May 7th at 19:00.

Regarding the logistics, the event operates on a Pay What You Want (PWYW) basis. You can book a spot in advance to ensure you have a seat, or you can try your luck and show up on the day. It is worth noting that the show is strictly for those aged 18 and over, and there is a content warning for strong language, so keep that in mind if you are planning your afternoon or evening. It is a straightforward setup for a comedy show that seems to be aiming for a specific, relatable vibe without overcomplicating the experience.