A Fine Mess | A Knock-Out Action Comedy

In a remote desert town, a young woman, her brother and their mother struggle daily to cope. Their mother is ill, bills are piling up and creditors and collection agencies are snatching their already meagre possessions. They become increasingly entangled in a spiral of poverty and hopelessness. In their desperation, they decide to rob a petrol station. What starts as a small grab from the till soon degenerates into a chain reaction of absurd situations.

Amidst this chaos, our heroes come face to face with a corrupt sheriff, who seems mainly interested in her own gain. As the situation escalates into a whirlwind game of guns and betrayal, they discover that even the most hopeless situation can have an unexpected twist.

And then there is also a mysterious cowboy with a guitar, singing the events together.

Following the success of Knock-Out (2021), Jakop Ahlbom Company, ISH Dance Collective and DelaMar Theatre are once again joining forces for an explosive collaboration. Prepare for a visually spectacular action comedy full of music, slapstick and special effects. For A Fine Mess, Jakop Ahlbom and Marco Gerris base themselves, among others, on films by Tarantino, the Coen Brothers and the iconic action films of the 1980s, such as Lethal Weapon and Die Hard.

Age recommendation: 15+

Trigger warning/Let's note: this show contains fight scenes and weapons are used with which to shoot. These sounds may be perceived as harsh. The way the explicit violence is used is a reference to some iconic action films. Also, the performance contains visual and lighting effects that could potentially trigger an epileptic fit.

GA! great hall This show is part of the GA! great hall series - for everyone who resolves to go more often each year and likes to see, taste, experience something new. Four Great Great Hall performances selected by programmer Wieke Vrijhoef. She promises you a Great Evening. So do it. Order the series here!

GA! see this This performance is part of the series GA! see this - for everyone who resolves to go more often each year and likes to see, taste, experience something new. Four performances you really want to see! Selected by programmer Wieke Vrijhoef. She promises you a Great Evening. So do it. GO! Order the series here!

This show will feature a free pre-show at 19:15. Please do order free tickets. Then we know you will be there!