Jimmy Made Parole
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. Franklin D. Roosevelt said that. Or George Washington, or Lincoln, or someone. FDR also said “judge me by the enemies I have made”.
Jimmy makes a lot of enemies daily, and he’s at the end of his rope. But he’s hanging on.
Join him as he brings you along to get ready for a date; his first since he got out of prison that morning. Along the way he’ll introduce you to a cavalcade of crooked characters, talk you through a smorgasbord of shady schemes, and entice you with a variety of vices. All in the name of love.
Written and performed by Charles Edward Pipe in his Lambeth Fringe debut, this romantic crime-comedy explores the optimism inherent to love. Charles has previously had success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with ‘Five Short Plays Loosely Linked by the Theme of Crime’ (2023) and ‘Four More Short Plays Loosely Linked by the Theme of Crime’ (2024), both of which received five-star reviews.
“Charles is a very talented comedy writer” - Edinburgh Reporter, ★★★★★
"funny, fast-moving - the performance didn’t let up for a moment" - Bath Fringe Hub, ★★★★
Cast & Creatives
Charles Edward Pie
Date & Time: Thursday 2nd October @7pm
Running Time: 55mins
Content warnings: Age 16+ Audience interaction, Strong language, Addiction
Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable.
Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those on disability and unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.
Venue
Venue: The Bread & Roses Pub - John Burns Room (Garden Room)
The John Burns Room (Garden Room) of The Bread & Roses pub is a flexible and intimate space ideal for comedy, spoken word, live music, and cabaret. With its relaxed atmosphere and cosy beer garden, it offers a welcoming setting for both performers and audiences.
The Bread & Roses Pub is a unique, independent grassroots music venue with deep community roots. Owned by the Battersea and Wandsworth Trade Union Council and run by the Workers Beer Company, it is the UK’s only trade union-owned pub—reflecting a proud history of activism, inclusivity, and support for the arts.
Upstairs in the same building is the acclaimed Bread & Roses Theatre, home of the Lambeth Fringe, making the building a key part of the festival’s creative hub.
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