The Hat of Many Hats is my debut solo show, which premiered at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024. My London debut shortly followed at The Pen Theatre as part of their 'Fresh off the Fringe' programme. 

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Looks like one hat – isn't. Who would wear a hat like that? It's a solo show with a solo hat. An absurdist fusion of clown, physical comedy and poetic storytelling that playfully teases at the insightful and the nonsensical. An unravelling, or perhaps a becoming. A discovery of the delicate dance between the desire to be seen and the urge to hide. 

An exposé of shame and the existential angst it brings, explored in a way that is deeply relatable and completely laughable; a quirky and heartfelt piece that will leave audiences laughing with a tear in their eye. Brought to you by Gaulier freshling Anna Sharpe-Jones & her hat.

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Audience reviews:
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"This show may have single-handedly saved clowns for me”

"Beautifully varied theatrical masterpiece”

"A tragicomic odyssey"
“What she does with her words, what she does with her body – wow”
“This show was born of an entirely unique mind”
“Bittersweet, compelling & surreal”
“Anna and her hat are absolute forces”
“Refreshing take on the sad clown – physical comedy & dark humour with intelligence”
“Loved the vintage feel of the show”

"Anna's clown is a divine presence"
“Blissful poetry with a lovely turn of phrase”
“A gifted all rounder who performs with her whole being”
“Raw, funny & powerful”
“Relatable & hilarious”

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