Crush

Benjamin Quirk’s solo show Crush is playing for a very short season in The Blue Room’s intimate Kaos Room - the perfect venue for this quirky (sorry), cosy and very funny little show.

Audience members find themselves in Crush Group Therapy, and in this space, Benjamin, a very likeable, personable, and charming performer takes us through the highs and lows of having a crush. Self-deprecating, honest and at times bitter-sweet, this is a 40-minute journey that has its audience rapt - with many in tears from laughing.

Highlights include signs that should have made it obvious than Benjamin was gay (which as the parent of a queer child resonated strongly), Benjamin’s first celebrity crush, and an exciting and very romantic trip to Paris - the City of Love. The finale - a wonderful surprise, is simply adorable.

It’s a shame that Crush has such a short season in a tiny venue. This is a very strong show, that is cleverly written and expertly and passionately performed. Hopefully we will see a return season in the near future.

Kimberley Shaw