Passion, pain and office pandemonium; KAREN invites you into the uproarious world of our Protagonist. Seamlessly breaking the fourth wall, she’ll whisk you through a chaos-filled narrative that has been described as “the female Peep Show” (The Nerd Party) and a “modern day Bridget Jones” (A Youngish Perspective).
We open on Protagonist's 30th birthday at Alton Towers, where her life takes an unexpected turn. Mid-Calippo, she's unceremoniously dumped by her long-term partner, Joe. Little does she know, this is just the beginning. Protagonist soon navigates through office hell as Joe starts dating her arch-nemesis: Karen. Can she navigate the powder keg of heartbreak, societal pressures, and an identity crisis whilst remaining professional?
Through laughter, tears, and a healthy dose of sarcasm, Protagonist must learn the invaluable lesson that the path to healing lies in moving through the pain, not around it, and in the empowerment of owning one's emotions that allows you to find peace.
"An hour of top comedy with a Protagonist to adore"
★★★★★
The Reviews Hub
“The humour and faultless wit of a combination between "Fleabag" and "Peep Show"
★★★★★
Operation Live Theatre
“Funny, easy, and medicinal for the soul”
★★★★★
A Youngish Perspective
"Hugely relatable and extremely funny"
★★★★
The Stage
"An electrifying explosion of female rage and comedic prowess”
★★★★
Broadway Baby
Running time approx 55 minutes.
Trigger warning: strong language.