Potty the Plant

MUSICAL THEATRE REVIEW

Potty the Plant

at Wilton’s Music Hall, London

“It’s clever, upbeat and overflowing with sick childish humour”

Think of Avenue Q, Little Shop of Horrors, Rocky Horror Show. Then watch Potty the Plant and you’ll feel you’re in the same irreverent, adult and theatrical territory.

Almost worryingly, at the beginning you’ll maybe think you’re watching a satirical pastiche of these musicals. But relax. This show quickly stamps its own character on the genre. It’s clever, upbeat and overflowing with sick childish humour. What the show lacks in panache, it gains in exuberance.

[Lucy Appleton as Miss Lacey - with Potty]

It has a feel of a show thrown together by some friends for Edinburgh. And, basically, that’s what it is. Thankfully, the show is on a journey of its own and will soon grow into a full-length production - because at just over an hour the audience does leave feeling a little short-changed. We want more! Which is a good thing, right?!?

The all-singing, all-dancing ensemble are Baden Burns, Lucy Appleton, Ash K-B, Stephanie Cubello, Sam Ridley and Joe Winter. A little rough at the edges perhaps, but superb vocals more than make up for it.

[Joe Winter, Stephanie Cubello and Sam Ridley - as the Nurses!]

Set in a hospital with strange goings-on, our three intrepid nurses set about solving some appalling crimes happening all around them. Could the mysterious blood-thirsty Dr.Acula be the cause? And how come no one ever listens to Potty the Plant?!?

One thing to note: when attending this show (which you WILL enjoy if you’re not easily offended!) try to listen to the house music. It’s ‘hospital radio’ and the DJ says some very funny things - although, because of the chatter all around, it’s hard to hear. Most are unaware the show has already begun!

Photography Roan Lenihan

Creatives Baden Burns, Sarah Burns, Aeddan Sussex

Musical Director Zach Burns

Venue Wilton’s Music Hall, 1 Graces Alley, London E1 8JB

Until Saturday 28th June 2025

Tickets available from £10 from https://wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/potty-the-plant/

Showtimes 7:30pm Evenings - 3pm (Saturday 28th Matinee)

Running Time 65 minutes - no interval

Ages Recommended 18+

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