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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 BENJAMIN OLCOTT

June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
tagged as: intimate · emotional · moving · funny

What I liked

I really liked the pacing, it was a tight fifty minutes, which worked well with Brendan’s polished style. But seeing the cracks in the performance at the end was highly rewarding, it’s a stand-up show with so much more to offer than the usual fare. Really impressive!

What I didn't like

Nothing!

My overall impression

A vivid, emotional, FUNNY, and intimate show about grief, disappointment, and the heartbreaks of family. Well worth anyone’s time — it’s fifty minutes of laughs and true vulnerability by a great performer in Brendan. You’ll leave the theater moved! And loaded with a bevy of hilarious jokes. And shoutout to the direction by Emily Olcott!

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