PRESS RELEASE

Off The Kerb presents

JOHN GORDILLO – DIVIDE and CONGA
SOHO THEATRE, LONDON
1-4 OCTOBER at 9.30pm

After a critically acclaimed run, garnering a plethora of four and five star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe this August, John Gordillo is bringing his hit show, Divide and Conga to Soho Theatre for four nights only in October.

His smash hit new show is all about fundamentalism, extremism and being the son of a Spanish communist (“it was like being brought up by Scarface”).

John has recently returned to stand-up having spent the previous six years concentrating on writing and directing and various television projects.  These have included a couple of Sketch shows for BBC 3 and ITV 2 and numerous live productions including Eddie Izzards Unrepeatable and Live at the Ambassadors and numerous of Reginald D Hunters live shows.  His other TV and radio credits include two series of BBC3’s nightly talk show The RDA With John Gordillo which he both hosted and co-created.

 Quotes from his recent run in Edinburgh

 “This expertly crafted diatribe is a heartfelt tribute.  This manages the rare trick of being moving and wildly funny” ***** Metro

“He’s dynamite…covers enough intellectual and emotional terrain to be riveting…it’s the kind of show that makes you delighted to be at the Fringe. **** The Times

“Poignantly funny” **** The Scotsman

“One of our finest stand-ups” Evening Standard

“Gordillo is an inspiration, a consummate performer with an amazing talent, passion and intellect. If you are after cheap, silly laughs avoid this, but if you want intelligent, moving comedy with a point, then you cannot afford to miss it.” Chortle

LISTINGS INFORMATION:   JOHN GORDILLO – DIVIDE and CONGA
SOHO THEATRE, DEAN STREET, LONDON, WC1
Box Office: 020 7478 0100 www.sohotheatre.com         
Dates: 1st – 4th October at 9.30pm
Tickets: 1st October £10, 2nd – 4th October £15 (£12.50)