Richard Hardisty: Silly Boy
In his intimate and highly-anticipated debut hour, Richard Hardisty takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of his unusual life at The Stand Glasgow on 20th April!
About Richard Hardisty: Silly Boy
Little Wander in association with PBJ Management presents...
RICHARD HARDISTY: SILLY BOY
In his intimate and highly-anticipated debut hour, Rich Hardisty (Channel 4, Netflix, BBC) takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of his unusual life.
Expect anecdotes and observations about momentous movies, missing dads and mania, all from his warm, inquisitive, childlike perspective. Rich tries to convey what mental illness looks and feels like, celebrating the beauty and silliness of it all.
Age Guidance: 18+
Photo credit: Xan Blacker
Duration: 1 hour 7 mins
Reviews of Silly Boy:
★★★★
“A thrilling life story, brilliantly told” Richard Gadd
★★★★
“Silly Boy is hard to beat, a tale that's by turns eye-opening, deeply affecting and candidly hilarious” Scotsman
★★★★
“Hardisty is a modern day philosopher…a raw, emotive and incredibly funny storyteller” Entertainment Now
“Much more than funny...but also very funny" Simon Amstell
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