Brendan Scannell: The Abyss

Beautiful in every way! All at once laugh out loud hilarious, confronting & honest, Brendan’s performance is gutting in the best possible way. His layers as an actor and comedian are perfectly showcased in this brilliantly crafted and well written vulnerable piece. Incredibly entertaining from lights up to blackout!... full review

Incredible, and a must-see show. Brendan is so funny, and so so honest in this show. It was a beautiful experience and I genuinely feel lucky to have been a part of that audience. ... full review

Brendan is such an incredible storyteller, it’s IMPOSSIBLE to look away. The full range! I’ve seen his stand up before, and The Abyss showcases his expert joke writing abilities with an incredibly deep level of raw personal vulnerability and razor-sharp awareness. A beautifully crafted and performed piece that is jam-packed with intimacy, thought, and heart. He makes every person in the room feel like he is speaking directly to them. He truly is a rare and multi-faceted talent.... full review

An incredible show full that had the audience in stitches and tears. So well written and a tight hour. ... full review

Brendan’s performance was beautiful, touching, and heartfelt. ... full review

I loved the show... full review

Compelling, vulnerable, hilarious. ... full review

This show is so incredibly funny. Its simple premise allows Brendan to immediately draw the audience in and make them feel at ease, like we are all really hanging out on a submersible. I am even hesitant to share much more because I think The Abyss just needs to be experienced. It’s an expertly crafted solo show that truly takes you along a journey with the performer. The Abyss is the definitive example of the form. ... full review

This show was so very funny and at the same time so very poignant. It strikes a perfect balance. So very personal and vulnerable and never at the expense of laughs for the audience - those come at a rapid rate. Brendan is a such a great talent. Do not sleep on this show. ... full review

This is one of my top fringe shows this year. The writing is so tight, the jokes hit so hard, and Brendan’s delivery is flawless. And then it all culminates in a heart wrenching story and tone shift you don’t see coming, and yet feels inevitable after the incredibly well crafted storytelling that preceded it. Just an immaculate, touching, hilarious show.... full review