Does Bigfoot exist? In north London? Simon Stanley-Ward, musician turned explorer, presents his findings to the scientific community in How I Found and Captured Bigfoot During Lockdown, the new one-man musical comedy, which premieres at the Etcetera Theatre for three performances only from 23 to 25 August 2021 as part of this year’s Camden Fringe.
The long wait is over. The creature has been found.
Simon Stanley Ward reveals his groundbreaking discovery that will change the world forever in How I Found and Captured Bigfoot During Lockdown.
Come and see the irrefutable evidence for yourself as Simon reveals exactly how he found and captured Bigfoot on the Tottenham Marshes in North London during lockdown. What started out as some odd happenings on his daily dog walk, led to the discovery of the world’s most elusive cryptid, right on his doorstep.
Simon reveals his findings (and of course the terrifying creature itself) in this captivating new show/lecture. Through storytelling and song, he takes the audience on a foot-stompingly exciting and very true journey of groundbreaking discovery and adventure.
How I Found and Captured Bigfoot During Lockdown is conceived, written and performed by Simon Stanley Ward and directed by Madeleine Hutchins, with additional lead from guitarist Paul Lush.
Successful day out at the Zoological Society of London registering a new species today. A really great bunch! Cheap tickets to see the Sasquatch itself and the lecture are available here..(August 23/24/25 @730pm) @CamdenFringe @EtceteraTheatre https://t.co/LHW8Nlpn5R pic.twitter.com/pU5fhQCT1t
— Simon Stanley Ward 💙 (@SimonStanleyW) August 3, 2021
Bio
Simon Stanley Ward has been performing almost non-stop since his teenage years. Over the last decade, Simon has been playing his original music with his band The Shadows of Doubt in pubs, music venues, theatres and festivals in London, across the UK and in Northern Spain.
Simon Stanley Ward (© Richie Phillips)
Described as a country singer at heart with a streak of the surreal running through him, his live show is engaging, energetic and constantly evolving. At its best, his performances can be gut-wrenchingly moving and moments later silly, self-deprecating and hilarious. His musical influences come from far a wide and include Elvis, Bob Dylan and John Prine.
Simon started dipping his toe into the world of stand-up in 2016, when he formed comedy trio Rasputin’s Lunchbox and later became a solo act. In 2017, he was a finalist in two UK comedy finals: the NATY’s (New Act of the Year) with Rasputin’s Lunchbox at the Leicester Square Theatre, and the UK Music Comedy Awards at the Lyric Theatre as a solo act.
In 2017, he performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and comedy festivals in Leicester, Liverpool, Hastings and Brighton as well as becoming a regular at the Camden Comedy Club. Simon has also curated lots of music and comedy events working alongside performers such as Kevin Eldon, Simon Munnery, Richard Herring, Cally Beaton, John Hegley and Robin Ince.
What critics say about Simon Stanley-Ward
“Home grown talent! It sounded wonderful!” – Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
“Pulls off the tricky balancing act of mixing out-of-left field humour with real emotion and top notched musicianship. Bags of wit and wisdom” – Three Chords and The Truth
“Now people are starting to pay attention! A unique voice” – Baylen Leonard, Amazing Radio
“The most honest lyrics you’re gonna hear” – Guilded Palace Radio
“Honest, English Americana. He’s a man with the talent to pull it off” – FATEA Magazine
“Excellent, hilarious and lovely” – Rat Pack Comedy, Camden Comedy Club
“One of the most crowd pleasing acts” – Bruce Dessau, Beyond the Joke
“Quirky, clever and fun. Something to cheer you up and make your day a little brighter” – Guitars.com
“Hugely enjoyable!” – R2 Magazine
“He tugs forcedly and often hilariously at any attempt of genre containment, an intriguing collection of ditties” – Blabber ‘n’ Smoke
