Esther Manito: Slagbomb

Esther's life seems to be a magnet for embarrassing moments and endless cockups. No matter how hard she tries to project sophistication, she often ends up highlighting her unrefined side. Now she wants to embrace her lack of dignity...

At its core, Esther’s show is an exploration of the challenges and hilarities of navigating the awkward sandwich years of life, the phase when youthful freedom gives way to the reality of adult responsibilities, and an invitation to the audience to feel good about the madness in their own lives. After all, she has a Lebanese father dealing with war, a mother dealing with cancer, two kids (who seem to have permanently lost their PE kit), a husband who just wanted some birthday nooky, and a sudden loss of hearing. 

It’s all part of the messy, chaotic, and often hilarious journey of a right Slagbomb.

★★★★ “Manito skilfully weaves her own personal story with a wider look at gender issues in society” Evening Standard
★★★★ “An absolute riot from start to finish” Everything Theatre
★★★★ “Effervescent…Incisivley funny’ The Skinny
★★★★ “Simply brilliant” Voice
★★★★ “Absorbing” One4Review
★★★★ Funny Women 
★★★★ The List  

“At times it’s like Victoria Wood has taken the mic” Radio Times

“A comedian with keen instincts, and punchlines often delivered with a nice turn of phrase and a vivid metaphor.” Fest Mag