What does it mean to be a sheep? According to downtrodden worker Hannah, they have a straightforward life without too many rules and no matter what they always stick together in their herd and look out for one another. Something Hannah is desperately searching for.

Ruth Berkoff presents Hannah from accounts. She has never thrown a party before and is so anxious to get it right that she has been researching it on the internet. It’s her last day in the office and while waiting for the No 35 Bus a brief farewell party is in order.

Hannah has put a lot of thought and effort into her new venture. Creating a new wardrobe-based sheep outfit collection complete with fluffy ears and a brand new pair of knickers. The attention to detail is impressive and creative.

The play is entertaining and funny at times although the undercurrents describing loneliness and imposter syndrome are ever present. Hannah never seems to gauge a situation correctly or understand what to say to fit in. Themes many of the audience members appeared to relate to.

Despite Hannah’s feelings about herself, she is kind, considerate and likeable. Although being a sheep might not be a long term solution why not give it a try and enjoy a break from all the stress and rules that life can wear us down with!

The concept of joining a herd is certainly a new one to me and it does make for an entertaining sixty-minute Fringe Theatre show. However, all I could think of was the real reason why many sheep are kept and I am not sure that’s something that Hannah would want to happen to her.

For more information about The Beauty of Being Herd please check out the links below.

Three Stars.

https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/the-beauty-of-being-herd/

Company: Ruth Berkoff

https://www.ruthberkoff.com/thebeautyofbeingherd

Genre: Comedy
Duration: 60 mins