REVIEW: Unlikely: in a building with a broken lift at Barons Court Theatre 17 -21 March 2026
‘Flamboyant, chaotic and colourful, everything not to expect in an emo apartment.’ ★★ 1/2
The plot consists of two strangers, one storm and a story that possesses no logic or normality, a dark horror comedy with an emo flatmate and a cheerful Canadian girl, as well as the cat who strikes jealousy between the flatmates.
An interesting and unique concept with an oft times maximalist approach that sometimes apprehends the plot of the story. Two contrasting roommates who jump around, burst into song and find a common love interest for the Sex Pistols, flamboyant, chaotic and colourful, everything not to expect in an emo apartment.
Although arguably, this is counterbalanced by the break of the fourth wall, the approach is unstructured and performative, building-up to the end while working with the surrounding audience. The comedic homodiegetic narrator who is also characterised as Dracula and his constant presence breaks from narrating to being within the play.
The set is very minimal consisting of a sofa and a plush cat. However, the mise-en-scene is prominent in the way lighting is used. Unlike the usual use of lighting to show emotion, it has been used to make dramatic outbursts of energy in the form of dance, further adding to the chaotic performance. The anarchic performance holds a very original element of surprise for the audience.
Lucy Mynard, who plays the role of the emo flatmate, embodies her character with monotone facial expressions and black outfit ensembles, whereas her Canadian roommate, played by Emma Wallace, uses comedic and happy facial expressions that contrast with her roommate.
Although certain scenes feel relatable in certain aspects, the plot of the performance does not feel apparent; they are roommates, but what else? The performance has no real plot, and when the performance ends, there is little progress within the storyline.
Unlikely: in a building with a broken lift has a lot of potential; however, it still has a lot of progress to make.
The venue, barons court theatre, is a very charming location, the theatre is downstairs, in a small cosy performance space ideal for the short 50 minute performance of this show. When the play ends, there’s the chance to go for a pint or two in the lovely pub which has great charm and a lovely atmosphere.
Recommend viewing for a night full of laughs and cheap entertainment, with tickets being only £17.00.
UNLIKELY: IN A BUILDING WITH A BROKEN LIFT by Emma Wallace and Lucy Mynard
Presented by Dippy Egg
At Barons court theatre
17- 21 March 2026
BOX OFFICE
https://www.baronscourttheatre.com/unlikely
