Sweating Like a Stuck Pig

Sweating Like a Stuck Pig is a slightly crazy little story with some serious themes and big laughs. Sam, missing an old friend, dabbles with a Ouija Board and accidentally summons an ghost from the 1980s that he can’t return to the after-life.

Presented by T. Mutta Beilby at the Hayman Theatre for Fringe World, this is a rollicking romp that goes to some odd places including a beautifully staged psychedelic journey (which uses some of the most beautifully controlled projection that I have seen in a small-scale production). 

Alex Hutchings is strong as catalyst character Sam, giving some lovely depth and a great character arc. He is countered nicely by Travis Koch as more stable flatmate Micki, in a well-grounded performance. Max Gipson shines, with lovely energy and a flamboyant performance as displaced ghost Victor.

Sebastian Boyd’s multi-level set design serves the production well and the cast bound and leap around the set with wonderful abandon.

 Ella Randle’s scripts seem to get stronger with each production, while retaining a great feel of freshness and fun - and this is a well-realised production. Lots of surprises and lots to enjoy.

Kimberley Shaw