The Incredibly Scary Object • Jack Studio Theatre

The Incredibly Scary Object

by Joe Edgar

directed by Jessy Roberts

produced by Sosij Productions

Something odd is happening in space

A probe has gone silent on its way to a new interstellar object.

With the clock ticking and the world’s press waiting, two space agencies must collaborate to find the perfect public ‘line’. Can a science fiction author help them? And if he can, what’s in it for him…?’

The Incredibly Scary Object is a sharp, witty and thought-provoking look at the relationship between storytelling and scientific thinking.

With the world increasingly on the lookout for catchy answers, how easy is it to stay objective? And more importantly, how fun?’

‘There’s a rock out there beyond the moon, with a big gaping terrifying hole in it, and it’s been there for nine months. People have been talking about it for nine months.’

Sosij Productions is an energetic new theatre company, founded on a shared desire to make drama in which:
A) Characters are as funny, humane, unreasonable and performative as real people are.
B) As much value is placed on romance as on ideas, and on facetiousness as on wit.
C) Something really odd happens.

Press for this production

‘the production’s success is its ability to reconcile the gravity of the unfolding drama with an offbeat, breakneck humour… Edgar’s Poindexter ensemble of academic professionals convey both the push-and-pull of relatable industry politics, the poignant discrepancy between that which is ‘known’ versus that which is ‘believed’ and, importantly, a digestible ethical dilemma. Assured, intelligent performances from the cast are complemented by astute direction from Jessy Roberts, with an eye for symmetry and the inherent theatricality of the press conference setting. The striking onstage and filmed visuals are in turn facilitated by an eldritch-adjacent original score by Stanley Welch, which thrillingly exploits the unfolding space oddity.’ ★★★★ London Pub Theatres
‘it is very funny. It also strikes a very good balance between science and storytelling… How do you tell the world that you have no idea what is going on? The cast give… well rounded and believable characters that command the audience’s attention when they take centre stage… Director Jessy Roberts has given the play a fast paced, natural (almost filmic) delivery, which works well… it is full of humanity that will appeal to and engage anybody who sees it. It’s a very strong offering from new theatre company Sosij Productions, and I look forward to seeing what they do next.’ ★★★★ Theatre and Tonic
‘an enjoyable show, which manages to be light-hearted and thought provoking at the same time… If you enjoy the conspiracy side of science or the internet, then this play will scratch that itch whilst keeping you laughing at the same time… The cast was well balanced, each exploring their dynamics with other characters brilliantly… A real highlight of the performance was the way that the dialogue was written. It felt extremely natural… but also meant that the humourous aspects landed easily, keeping the fun of the play intact. ’ ★★★★ A Young(ish) Perspective
‘covers a deceptively broad web of themes around truth through its entertainingly sparky dialogue… There is much to give pause to in Edgar’s thought-provoking text. ’ British Theatre Guide
‘this is a fascinating, challenging evening… go expecting to be entertained .’ Reviewsgate
‘one part Twilight Zone, one part wisecracking knockabout comedy, one part epistemological inquiry… Everyone has a lot of fun.’ Broadway World
Nominated for a STANDING OVATION AWARD by London Pub Theatres.