Now that nationwide comic book connoisseurs have just about recovered from the epic saga final that was ‘Avengers Endgame’, it appears the world is in need of a brand new super hero. Where she resides? Smack bang in the centre of Angel at The Kings Head Theatre in Fat Rascal Theatre’s latest production of ‘Vulvarine: A New Musical’.
Following their rave success and reviews across the U.K., Fat Rascals sixth and latest instalment follows Bryony Buckle; an astoundingly average woman living in the extremely ordinary town of High Wycombe. Her days are consumed with endless office work, and falling hopelessly for Orson Bloom from IT. However, after an unusual and highly suspicious dose of hormones and a surprisingly convenient bolt of lightning, the world is given Vulvarine, a feminist superhero for the modern day; saviour of womankind.
Anyone who has paid a trip to The Kings Head Theatre will tell you that the space is nothing mind blowing. Its stripped back, relies solely on public donations to remain open, and is plain and simply, a blank canvas. The perfect location for any artist to bring their latest masterpiece to life. Which is undoubtedly what Fat Rascal Theatre are doing. Upon entering the space the public are greeted by three pieces and handmade and painted set on stage, nothing more, nothing less. There was no gimmicks, no mind blowing technology, just a minimalistic design to aid the genius that was due to entail.
