About Is That a Whip in Your Hand

Written and Performed by Gavin RobertsonDirected by Nicholas Collett.Gavin Robertson focuses his attention on the fortune-hunter movie phenomenon encompassing everything from Indiana Jones to National Treasure via Romancing The Stone - in his latest physical cartoon style adventure - spoofing the characters adored by millions and exploding every cliché... solo!Featuring the usual mix of maps, clues, travel and tricky situations, it’s minimum props, maximum effect as our hero searches for treasure via Columbia and Greece, evading trouble at every turn!From the team that brought you Bond! and Done To Death By Jove! Gavin Robertson’s brand of physical comedy has toured the world with past productions such as Thunderbirds F.A.B, Spittoon and Bond - An Uunauthorised Parody touring in the UK, Europe, Brazil, Japan, Senegal, Chile, Taiwan, The Middle East, Costa Rica, India, Lebanon, Bosnia, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and the USA.‘Robertson knows which clichés to capture - a real pleasure’ - The Times‘Comedy at its best - funny, subtle and intelligent’ - Broadway World‘Clever, witty and inventive’ - RAW Magazine (Adelaide, Australia)‘A masterful comedian at the top of his game. Pure skill’ - Fringereview‘Gavin Robertson performs with a subtle authority that is compelling to watch’ - The Guardian

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