Under the Lamp Post

  • DATE

    31 January 2026

  • TIME

    7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

  • AGES

    All ages welcome

  • PRICE

    Pay As You Feel

Under The Lamp Post is a captivating storytelling show for grown-ups from the award-winning Ilaria Passeri.

Prepare for a unique journey sparked by a gift bag of ashes and fuelled by the eccentricity of a unique family. Ilaria masterfully blends poignant reflection with sharp wit, finding humour in unexpected places.

Imagine navigating grief with puppets, a particular kind of pickled onion, and the sort of inappropriate fancy dress that becomes a cherished and weirdly unforgettable memory.

There will be sad tears, and tears of laughter.

Produced by sitcom veteran Michel Jacob, his third show with Ilaria, Under The Lamp Post promises an evening of exceptional storytelling from an award-winning talent (Best Spoken Word, Manchester Fringe). Explore life, death, and the beautifully absurd in-between.

Critics Agree:

‘Twisting, uplifting, and constantly funny…A show that is hard to forget’ (British Theatre Guide)

‘Beautiful, funny and touching’ (Canal Street Media)

“Masterful storytelling’ (Lost in Theatre Land )

‘Ilaria’s stories are beyond exciting!’ (The Lowry Theatre)

The Show will be on at the Kings Arms as part of the Fringe Highlights schedule.

WINNER: Best Spoken Word Show, Manchester Fringe