Gay Witch Sex Cult is about exactly that, a Gay Witch Sex Cult.

This show by Andrew Doherty centres around Kaelan Trough (Doherty) who, at the gender reveal party of his unborn child, accidentally shows us a file on his computer named Gay Witch Sex Cult. He then proceeds to recount his story. Kaelan journeys to an island situated between the UK and France, and encounters bizarre forces whilst there. (I’m not giving too much away because you need to experience it without knowing what will happen next). 

The backdrop of the show is a PowerPoint presentation, which expertly guides us through the story. The tone is set from the start as a slide displays ‘applaud as you see fit’. The sound design is incredibly effective at building tension when the show requires it, and at bringing the show’s setting to life – transporting the audience.

Doherty’s comedic timing and delivery are faultless. The jokes are slipped in so subtly you almost don’t notice them all. The jokes come at you so thick and fast, you are left gasping for breath in between chortles. Doherty’s facial expressions remain deadpan at times, and expressive at others during the delivery, increasing the hilarity of this hysterical script even further.

Doherty remains energetic throughout, giving a highly physical performance, not allowing their energy to dissipate for a second. Remaining engaging and suitably unhinged throughout the hour.

The show lost me slightly toward the end, the story became so unhinged that I lost track of what was happening. But the rest of the show is spectacularly chaotic, random, and wonderful. 

Doherty says at the beginning ‘this is going to be a lot more fun than depression’ – and he’d be absolutely right about that! This is the most I’ve laughed at a show, probably ever! There are some improvements which could be made – but without a doubt this show is already magically chaotic!

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