... is the world's first playable comedy show. Using an actual video game controller, the audience commands Karate Man through this anarchically funny choose-your-own-adventure.
Latest 28Days until London debut · Jun 22–24 Book NowA chaotic choose-your-own-adventure comedy where the audience plays the show like an actual video game.
You take your seat. A controller gets passed your way. From then on, you and the rest of the audience are running the show.
Every button press shapes Karate Man's story. PUNCH. KICK. JUMP. ETC. Whatever the audience chooses, Karate Man must obey.
Our story begins in 198X.
Karate Man has defeated the nefarious Ross Roundkick and peace is restored to Karatetown. Many years pass... it is now 20XX. And our hero must face his greatest challenge yet: ordinary life.
Command Karate Man through an expansive branching adventure, as he battles his inner demons, his outer enemies, and the looming threat of [ DIVORCE ] .
A bespoke mix of software runs the whole show like an actual video game. Every button press on the controller triggers a sound cue (hit green, hear "PUNCH") which commands Karate Man to reflexively perform each move.
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A brilliantly constructed comedy that will have you eagerly waiting for your turn. Dubosarsky is incredible as Karate Man, remaining committed to the hero persona.
It's an hour of fun and humour which is more engrossing than most other shows. I've never seen a show like this — phenomenal sound, costume, and technical design.
This whole cast was really fantastic… a unique way of doing comedy that I haven't seen before. It felt fresh and authentically edgy.
Demonstrates the intelligence and skill that goes into absurdist comedy. The level of audience interaction embedded in the performance is a whole other triumph.
Audrey ClarkTom WaddellNick HarriottGemma WinterTheo MurrayGloria WanLachlan SnellLily CraigNat ScarrattMichael RichardsonLuke TisherJames LeesLizzie McRaeRobbie CurtisSteph RyanJon GraceyAlex GabbottViv EganTim McNaughtBella Saltearn
★ Available at the merch table after every show ★
Controller Pin
Metal pins, perfect for pinning to clothing such as jacket, or hat (just a couple examples).
Design · Gloria Wan
Character Stickers
Crazy cool stickers for each character in the show. I kinda can't believe these exist.
Design · Gloria Wan
Game Manual Zine
An incredibly detailed 40-page game manual, full of tips and tricks, character bios, lore, BTS secrets, and so so much love.
Design · Steph Ryan
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