The Worst Little Warehouse in London (TWLWIL) turns up in Salford for a relatable story of converted industrial buildings and the clientele that they attract. Lala and Robbie are looking for the buzz that city centre living suggests. However, the all-new life involving exciting housemates and experiences, to go with their new locale, doesn't keep go to plan! What they get is a highly comedic mixture of the worst type of co-habitants.
The show won Best Play with Adelaide Fringe Weekly and was shortlisted for Best Musical and Best Cabaret at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Lala from TWLWIL discussed the show with the Salford Star...
How closely is the show based on real life experiences?
Lala: "The show is essentially a real life retelling of the events that took place in our warehouse over the course of the year that we lived there. Obviously we have changed the names of the people involved...and all details that we deemed inappropriate to share with our audiences. The characters have been somewhat 'caricatured' for dramatic effect, because it is a music comedy cabaret after all and we want it to be as entertaining as possible."
What has been your highlight from performing the show?
"A highlight of the show's success was definitely appearing on the Assembly Stages at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It has been a bucket list gig of both of ours for many years, particularly being able to take a show written, conceived and performed by the two of us. It was a huge honour and thrill. We both savoured the experience and learnt so much. We also saw about one hundred shows during the month between the two of us, so safe to say that it was exhausting but a complete joy from start to finish. We hope to go back again sometime in the future, perhaps with a new show!"
Do you recommend living in shared accommodation?
"Absolutely! It may seem from the title of our show that we have some serious aversions towards shared accommodation and throughout the show, we certainly highlight the difficulties, the awkwardness and the troubles you might find when you live with twelve other people, but in all honestly, it's an absolute hoot.
With the comedic horror of some of our experiences also came an equal amount of laughter, friendship, entertainment and genuine love for the people and the situation we were living in. Share-housing is incredible."
How would you sum up the show in a few sentences?
"It's 55 minutes of fast, furious and sometimes frenetic action that speaks to anyone. There's a generous helping of musical theatre show references in there, and some classic pop culture pearls for those that can keep up. And of course, it's bloody funny! And we don't drag anyone up on stage for that much loved audience interaction moment that most cabarets do, so audience members, you are safe!"
Relive their side-splitting year at Daisy Mill in this award-winning play. At the mill the couple encounter conflict and the full-on awkwardness of paper thin walls. Directed by Sarah Redmond, the play highlights the pitfalls of living in supposed uber-chic modernity. Starring an impressive line-up of the worst type of flat mates, it's a hilarious exhibition of how to grit your teeth and bare it.
The Worst Little Warehouse in London
Friday 17th May 7:30pm
Kings Arms
Tickets £12 (+£1.20 booking fee) – click here
See the trailer – click here
Words by Ian Leslie
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