Backstage in Biscuitland

Jess Thom has Tourettes, a condition that makes her say ‘biscuit’ 16,000 times a day. Her unusual neurology gives her a unique perspective on life; one she’s unleashed on the world.

This two woman solo show weaves comedy, puppetry, singing, and incredible tics to explore spontaneity, creativity, disability, and things you never knew would make you laugh. Geranium bashing and penguin gangbangs may or may not feature – no two shows can ever be the same. Jess is neurologically incapable of staying on script, and that’s when the fun begins.

“Delightful” Stephen Fry

Warnings: Jess is one of the 10% of people with Tourettes Syndrome who has swearing tics, so this performance may include the involuntary use of words that some audiences may find offensive.

60mins

14+

COMPANY INFORMATION

Jessica ThomJess is co-founder of Touretteshero and may or may not lead a secret double life as a superhero. Artist, playworker, and expert fundraiser, Jess currently helps coordinate a large play project in South London. Jess has had tics since she was a child but wasn’t diagnosed with Tourettes until she was in her twenties. With some encouragement from her friends, Jess decided to turn her tics into a source of imaginative creativity and the Touretteshero project was born.

Jess Mabel JonesPerformer, puppeteer and co-creator of the award winning Backstage In Biscuit Land, Jess, AKA Chopin, has become an integral part of the Touretteshero family. Jess is also Associate Director of Finger in The Pie and programmer of their prestigious Finger in The Pie Cabaret. 

Matthew PountneyMatthew is co-founder of Touretteshero and rumour has it he might be a Leftwing Idiot. He’s been friends with Jess for over a decade and they’ ve worked together on a large number of creative projects for children during that time.

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