REVIEW - POLICE COPS: BADASS BE THY NAME

Police Cops are a three man, multi award winning comedy troupe from London. They are Edinburgh Fringe regulars, having had sell out runs from 2016-2022. And now they’re at the Vault Festival.

Police Cops is set in Manchester at the turn of the Millennium, the issue is that there’s been a spate of deaths in town, caused by a vampire. There is more to the plot, but the show very quickly descends into absolute chaos and the plot becomes secondary to the hilarity occurring on stage.

With an inventive use of props, jackets become vending machines and water coolers, and socks become swords. The show is a great success because of its stupid sense of humour, it’s silly throughout, combining physical comedy including slapstick and well placed dance numbers.

There are moments of pure comedic genius, and the humour throughout the show is exceptionally good. The audience, me included, were laughing non stop. The trio work incredibly well together, so much so the whole show feels natural, having an improv feel to it.

I particularly enjoyed the Devil’s musical number, ‘I Like Sweets’ and the GCSE drama number on the Devil’s origin story. As I’ve said, the show is chaotic, high energy, and very random at times too – but it works so very well.

There were some slight sound issues, particularly when music played, as it was then slightly difficult to hear the actors.

If you’re looking for a light-hearted, hysterically funny show – look no further. As Police Cops: Badass Be Thy Name delivers all this and more. Expect bare bums, bucket hats, babies on strings, and all of the puns possible. The show may contain some seriously stupid humour, but it’s actually a very clever and unique show. I am eager to find out what Police Cops have up their sleeve next! If you see one show at the Vault Festival – make it this one!

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