THE CYCLING MAN

Middle-aged and newly single, he's spent the salary of an NHS nurse in Decathlon and he's on the verge of a breakdown. Get to know this absurd and deeply flawed man as he gets to know himself. Goofy drag king show from award-winning character comedian Kathy Maniura, BBC New Comedian shortlisted, 2023 and Sketch Off winner, 2020. Follows her debut show Objectified, which received five-star reviews at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and subsequently toured the UK, gaining four award nominations. 'Charming' (Guardian). 'Stand-out performer... enigmatic' (Scotsman). Directed by Cecily Nash. 

Performed and written by Kathy Maniura

Directed by Cecily Nash

Lighting design by Han Sayles

Produced by AEG

Poster design by Jonny Woolley

​★★★★ “Directed by the seasoned clown visionary Cecily Nash, Kathy Maniura is The Cycling Man: problematic, troubled, middle-aged, and riddled with privilege and mummy issues. Smothered in delicious irony, this hour of character comedy brilliantly demonstrates the depth and versatility of drag kinging.” Broadway Baby

​★★★★ "Maniura’s absurdly observational creation is drag comedy at its best" The Skinny

Supported by Keep It Fringe