Loughborough student to showcase triple bill of original one-act comedy plays at Martin Hall Theatre

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On 23 May at Martin Hall Theatre, Broadly Speaking Productions proudly presents an evening of live theatre with three unique and diverse comedies.

From theatre of the absurd to heartfelt connections, the programme includes the award-winning short play ‘Pigeon Syndrome’.

When a hapless husband accidentally steps on a bee that his wife has been trying to save, it seems that their marriage really has hit rock bottom. But when he inadvertently gets back into her good books by saving an injured pigeon that's flown into the window, he finally believes he's found a way to restore their former passion for each other. An absurdist comedy, with a dash of dark humour and questionable puppetry, which explores the fundamentals of relationships. Winner of the 2026 Avon Short Play Festival and winner of the 2026 Birmingham Festival of Acting and Musical Entertainment Short Play Section.

Programme:

  • ‘Pigeon Syndrome’ (35 minutes)
  • ‘In the Beans’ (30 minutes)
  • ‘Mop and Bucket’ (30 minutes)

All three plays are written and directed by Loughborough University student Benjamin Keyser (School of Design and Creative Arts).

Doors open at 6.30pm with the performance starting at 7pm. Free soft drinks will be served during the intervals.

Book your ticket.

Tickets will also be available on the door (cash sales preferred).

More details, including accessibility and parking information, can be found on the LU Arts event page.

Benjamin and the production team are very excited to be taking ‘Pigeon Syndrome’ to the Edinburgh Fringe this year, with thanks to LU Arts and Loughborough University's Stanley Evernden Memorial Prize (2025-26 recipient). The proceeds from this event will help raise the additional funds needed to perform in Edinburgh, so please do come along to show your support and help make it possible.

Stanley Evernden is recognised as the founder of undergraduate drama at Loughborough University. This fund, set up in his memory, provides financial support to students to take drama productions to festivals and events in the UK. Showcasing their talent in this way helps students develop their performance skills and, above all, ensures that Stanley Evernden will continue to inspire future generations of drama practitioners and professionals.