Snails of the Unexpected

If you are looking for something a bit different during this year's Brighton Fringe, the sketch show Snails of the Unexpected is appearing at The Walrus on May 28th and 29th. It is a production by the group Chaos Theory, which brings together writers and performers Mykila Durkan, Maria Beadell, Yasser Kayani, and Bruce Williams, with Stephen Dinsdale involved as both writer and director. The show is structured as a quick-fire sketch comedy, moving between different styles and tones, ranging from lighter, more absurd moments to darker, more challenging material.

What makes this particular show interesting is the blend of backgrounds within the group. For instance, Bruce Williams is also known as the blues musician Bunny Hopkins, and that musical element is woven into the performance. The show is designed to evolve, so the sketches you see are part of a constantly shifting format rather than a static script. It is taking place in the Hideaway space at The Walrus, located at 10 Ship Street. Tickets for the show start at £8. Given the nature of sketch comedy and the general atmosphere of the Fringe, it is the kind of performance that tends to attract an adult audience looking for something a bit offbeat.