Precarious Theatre presents - One Hundred Percent
In a claustrophobic studio apartment, an embittered failed actor confronts the examiner who once gave him a perfect score in an acting exam - a moment which, the actor believes, destined him for greatness. As tea turns to tension, years of suppressed rage unravel in an unsettling psychological showdown that spirals into obsession, shattered dreams, and a desperate bid for catharsis. Both must now face the devastating consequences of misplaced hope, harsh truths, and lives derailed by ambition in this darkly comedic exploration of artistry, identity, and the human need for validation.
'A tense two-hander that probes the uneasy dynamic between recognition and resentment through its blend of absurdity and menace.' - The Reviews Hub
'Francesca Maria Izzo is superb' - LondonTheatre1
‘Both Sumrie and Allen bring comedic talent to [...] a thoroughly enjoyable, yet creepy, watch.’ - Theatre & Tonic
‘The power shifts and character reversals keep the energy up for an entertaining hour of theatre.’ - London Pub Theatres
‘Incredible - I was engaged start to finish’ - Audience response
‘Very funny and very very good acting’ - Audience response
‘Fantastic show - really enjoyed it’ - Audience response
‘Great show, enthralling performance - kept me on the edge of my seat’ - Audience response
Details
Cast & Creatives
Writers: Benjamin Sumrie, Marco Biasioli, and Liam Grogan
Director: Liam Grogan
Benjamin Sumrie - Actor
Francesca Maria Izzo - Examiner
David Allen - Examiner
Date & Time: Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th Sept @7.30pm
Running Time: 55mins
Content warnings: Age 18+ Frequent strong language, infrequent violence, visual suggestion of clowns, threat of self-harm/suicide
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.
The Bread & Roses Theatre receives no core funding and survives almost entirely on ticket sales. Any donations, help us support independent arts and theatremakers - an essential step in preserving the future of fringe theatre.
Venue
Venue: The Bread and Roses Theatre
Home of The Lambeth Fringe, The Bread & Roses, is an award-winning and innovative fringe pub theatre.
A 50-seat fringe venue above The Bread & Roses Pub, the theatre programs a wide-spread variety of productions for local as well as far-reaching audiences. Equality, diversity and artistic quality are at the forefront of the theatre's programming, which features in-house productions as well as many visiting companies. The theatre regularly hosts touring shows and has worked with award-winning ensembles with decades of experience but also frequently welcomes and supports emerging theatre-makers taking their first steps. The programme includes new writing, contemporary revivals, reinvented classics and occasionally also devised work, improvisational theatre, comedy events, family shows and physical theatre.
Theatre: Capacity 50, full rig, lighting desk and sound system. Projector and mics hireable.
Perfect for: Theatre, new-writing, WIP, solo shows and boundary pushing work.
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