Brendan Scannell: The Abyss

Brendan is both an incredible actor and a prolific writer. The jokes were top notch and the storytelling was compelling and heartbreaking. ... full review

A hilarious, personal and powerful show. The storytelling and jokes were brilliant and led to an emotional gut punch that I'm still sitting with days later. ... full review

MASTERFUL. Brendan is a seasoned story teller and performer. He takes you through the hour with such vivid images and great acting. I loved this show and we’re all better for having seen it. ... full review

Absolutely AMAZING! This show is incredibly well written and performed. It manages to be so hilarious and then so moving and then instantly hilarious again. It’s such a joy to watch an actor as skilled as Brendan Scannell is perform a show of such depth and humor like this. Go see it!... full review

Brendan Scannell perfectly blends raw vulnerability and laugh out loud jokes in The Abyss. A triumph for the entire creative team, the themes and storytelling of Brendan’s one man show will stay with me long past the final blackout. Do not miss this show.... full review

In the hands of a lesser talent, this could have failed in so many ways, but Brendan has created a funny, moving show out of a difficult topic and wrapped it up in a novel, engaging metaphor. Hilarious and heartbreaking.... full review

Brave and heartfelt... full review

This show is so incredibly beautiful and funny and engaging. I could watch Brendan perform for hours. It’s one of the best solo shows I’ve ever seen. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.... full review

wow, what a ride down to the abyss. brendan scannell is an inimitable talent, taking us on a cathartic journey with a beautifully crafted story about family relationships and the complex dynamics that accompany them. heart wrenching yet outrageously funny, relatable yet uniquely personal, i feel like i witnessed something truly special that will continue to stay with me.... full review

beautiful, hilarious, moving. an extremely special show that I’d recommend to anyone. ... full review