Delusions of Adequacy

2013

Cowgatehead, PBH Free Fringe. 11th - 17th August.

A Unique Stage Comedy: Part Theatre, Part Sitcom, Part Stand-Up, Part Greek Tragedy.

"Nihilism, Cynicism, Sarcasm, Orgasm... and the Dole queue"

This upbeat ensemble piece of comedic theatre follows Anthony Bates, a misanthrope with a superiority complex, dealing with affairs of the heart and the dole office.

Anthony is a cynical northern unemployment statistic. Delusions of Adequacy takes us through his depressing actuality while exploring his delusional reality. With less than helpful asides from his vicious Greek chorus.

Inspired by writer Matthew Greenhough’s experiences of unemployment in the fall out of the 2008 Financial crash, Delusions of Adequacy was Wound Up Theatre's first full-length play which premiered in Edinburgh as part of the PBH Free Fringe in 2013.

Written by Matthew Greenhough

Developed, devised and performed by the Delusions company:

Matthew Greenhough

Lauren Pattison

Katy O’Brien

James Morren

Luke Taylor

Technical Support from Graham Clarke