2017 Edinburgh Fringe

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Coates and Cooper Present: Kidnap is the debut show from two rising female comedians stepping their country bumpkin feet onto highland soil to premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017.

Broadchurch and Line Of Duty can cordon off this crime scene because Detectives PC Coates and Cooper aim to seek and destroy the infamous kidnappers Keith and Barry. Meanwhile Keith and Barry wish to delve deep and find the comedy of a kidnap in a novel fashion.

Lauren Coates (31) and Lauren Cooper (27) first performed together in the award winning web series Quirkology and have since found a connection in comedy that they feel must be shared.

Director of Quirkology; Johnathan Davenport writes: "Coates and Cooper both have a natural affinity with comedy, they bounce off each other well (figuratively and literally) and their infectious, high-energy rapport can inject hilarity into any situation, giving a refreshing, much needed update to the 'straight (wo)man, funny (wo)man' style."

Coates has a background in sketch and stand-up comedy whilst Cooper specialises in comedic physical theatre. Coates is quoted saying "The combination of our backgrounds in stand-up and physical theatre means we have been able to create a personal and relatable piece of theatre where the audience can get to know the many quirks of Keith and Barry and go on the journey with them."

Using a few technical touches, Coates and Cooper manage to get all four characters on stage interacting together as their worlds collide. The audience will feel fully involved throughout this engaging and interactive comedy that can be found as part of The Free Fringe Festival.

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