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Brendan Scannell: The Abyss

Solo Theatre · Brendan Scannell · Ages 18+ · 55 mins · United States of America

One Person Show
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brendan scannell: the abyss

Review by MATTHEW HAYS

June 05, 2026 certified reviewer
tagged as: Raw · honest · Hilarious · thoughtful · funny

What I liked

The show was so funny and it makes the moments of raw personal trauma even more resonant. You’re crying at the end but you’ve been laughing nonstop the 50 minutes prior. Brendan’s voice is so well honed.

What I didn't like

You could punch up the Angelina Jolie reference to someone who has a big family. Sorta caught me in the moment as dated. And I only say that because I have nothing else to possibly say here. I thought it was so great and such an incredible presentation of you.

My overall impression

In The Abyss, Brendan Scannell perfectly weaves together laugh out loud comedy and heart wrenching tragedy. The show is unique and powerful and a perfect presentation of Brendan as a performer. It’s very much worth your time.

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