CATCHING COMETS
By Piers Black
EdFringe 2019; Pleasance Theatre 2021; National Tour Spring 2022
After discovering a comet hurtling towards Earth, Toby snaps and turns into the action hero in his own movie on a mission to save the world from impending doom. Flashback a year: Toby is knocked off course when somebody crashes into his life.
A disaster movie about falling in love.
Catching Comets asks how we're supposed to be big, brave and strong when we look and sound nothing like the heroes we grew up with on our screens.
Developed with the support of the Royal Exchange Theatre, Waterside Arts Centre and Arts Council England, Catching Comets premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2019 at Pleasance Courtyard and toured nationally in Spring 2022.
“Exhilarating, heart-warming and honest – one not to be missed!" ★★★★★ - Voice Magazine
“Wittily written and directed by Piers Black and performed with flair by Ali Michael” ★★★★ - The Scotsman
"Smart action-movie spoof” ★★★★ - The Stage
