52 Pick-up

In the Beckettesque landscape of nowhere and everywhere, Ann Noble and Jeffrey Johnson pulled me into this painful and potent world from the start. Their performances are riveting as they seek to connect. This story is simple, provocative and moving! ... full review

Entrancing, hilarious, bizarre, and heartfelt, “52 Pick-Up” manages to say so much by saying so little. Ann Noble and Jeffrey Johnson are magical in how they take over the space and grab your attention from start to finish. Truly one of the gems of this Fringe.... full review

52 Pick-Up is a dazzling display of clown work and the human connection that bonds us all. With radiant performances from Ann Noble and Jeffrey Johnson, this play touches every heart and leaves the audience wanting more from this dynamic duo. Simply magical and a beautifully written and performed piece.... full review

This wonderful play reminded me why I love live theatre. It is touching and beautiful. Well crafted and acted. Tiny moments of perfection. Only clowns can break your heart and then make you laugh about it. As you can tell, I really liked it LOL... full review

52 Pick Up is clever, inventive, touching and well executed. Beautiful job.... full review

I don't want to give away the surprises of this show, but I can say that what Noble and Johnson are able to do with their eyes, faces, and bodies is to provide a full catharsis for the audience. Even if these beautifully sad clowns' particular pain is not yours, by simply allowing yourself to travel with them, you too can visit and let go of real pain, all from the safe proximity of your seat. Somehow those blue and red noses, along with well timed music, create a space for real healing. ... full review

Innovative and thought provoking!... full review

What an expressive, funny, heartwarming performance! Jeffrey and Ann are so specific in their performances and differing communication styles. Their work, combined with Michael Perlmutter's defined direction, made this movement-based story perfectly clear - not an easy feat. Well done!... full review

I may have been spoiled by tonight, because this was my first clown show. Any future clown shows will have to roller skate up hill to compete with what I just experienced. What a fun, intriguing and touching communication. It’s amazing how clear both performers were without saying a word. Who cries at a clown show?! … this guy, I suppose :) Beautiful work! 🤡 🎸 👑 🫅 ... full review

Such a magical treat of a show! Both actors are brilliant in their physicality and their connection with one another is electric and heartbreaking. A pleasure to watch their journey – completely engaging from start to finish. ... full review