Bigfoot Ripped My Dog In Half I Saw It
Soho Theatre
Playing until 26th September 2026
Photo credit: Jennifer Forward-Hayter
{PR Gifted ticket}
Set in a small town recovering from a flood, the story kicks off with two young teenagers creating a lie as a coverup for crashing a car into a stop sign when neither of them has a driving licence. Through a series of suggestions and conversations, the cop at the scene somehow arrived at the conclusion that it was a Sasquatch sighting that led to this accident. Working with this narrative, the teens went along with this story as they create further events to complement this notion until the whole town spirals into utter hysteria.
Xhloe Rice and Natash Roland in full on clown makeup, create an abundance of physical and expressive comedy through fluid movements, making it nearly impossible to take your eyes off the duo. It is evident that Rice and Roland have a long and established history of collaboration, completing each other’s sentences in rapid successions without a hint of delay, further cementing the quick paced nature of the production.
Although the show is rooted and primarily focused on comedy, it also tells a story remarkably well. Taking on the persona of the many characters that live in the town, the two create a sense of fear, eccentricity, and the less than efficient governing body. Driven by personal motivations, some people in the town begin to capitalise on the Sasquatch phenomena to their advantage and personal gains. During the course of the story’s progression, the teens begin to realise what they have propagated. Despite this, the truth is almost irrelevant by that point as the town has begun to weave their own narratives based on each individual’s agenda. It was completely unexpected and a pleasant surprise that this comedy would go down this direction and convey a rather philosophical take on human nature by the show’s conclusion.
While a fun, witty and an exceptionally enjoyable night out, I can’t help but feel the show could be enhanced with more engagement or audience involvement. Given the nature of the comedy and the show, there are ample opportunities for the characters to break the fourth wall, particularly as they fabricate further evidence to support their claims of a Sasquatch sighting.
I feel the strength of this show lies its ability to really engage with the audience. It is questionable whether the current staging at the Soho Theatre Main House is well suited for the production in its current format and setup. I can’t help but think the experience would be even more enhanced in a smaller and more intimate venue.
This show, as its title would suggest, is witty and wild. It is genuinely surprising to see its exploration of human behaviours while remain firmly anchored to its comedic roots.
Creatives
Writer, Performers, Co-Directors: Xhloe Rice, Natasha Roland
Co-Director: Tom Costello
Lighting Designer: Angelo Sagnelli
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