Brendan Scannell: The Abyss

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

I laughed…I cried…I loved this show! Brendan’s honest and brave storytelling made this one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. I have been replaying his stories and hilarious jokes ever since seeing him perform. He is a brilliant writer, comedian, and artist. Thank you for bringing us all into your story, Brendan! ... full review

Overwhelmingly relatable. Costume and lighting design were very well done.... full review

Brendan put words to the complexity of grieving a mentally ill family member that I have never been able to personally conjure, all while being astonishingly funny. Deeply moving, poignant, and hilarious - an incredible achievement!... full review