The Last Escape
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The Last Escape

A velvet-suited actor with a gift for words and a talent for grudges takes to the stage to recount the story of his near-murder.

By Mike Venables

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Location

Appleton Village Hall

Oaksmere Appleton OX13 5JS United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

About the Show: The Last Escape

One actor. One flaming theatre. One big mystery.

In The Last Escape, solo performer Mike Venables takes you on a thrilling, darkly comic ride through the final moments before a disaster — and the tangled past that led to it. Suspended high above the stage in a magician’s sack, actor Rafe Blackthorne is about to make the performance of his life… if he can survive it.

But someone wants him dead.

Through a whirlwind of vivid characters, razor-sharp wit, and emotional punch, this one-man show blends gripping storytelling with laugh-out-loud humour and unexpected heart. Think Fleabag meets Sherlock meets Houdini — all packed into one unforgettable evening.

🎁 Solve the mystery and win a prize — yes, really. The clues are in the story. Can you work out who tried to kill Rafe?

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Mike Venables

About the Performer

Mike Venables is a magnetic solo performer whose one-man shows feel anything but solitary. With astonishing versatility, he brings a full cast of vivid, unforgettable characters to life — so much so, you’ll swear the stage is crowded. His performances blend laugh-out-loud comedy with real emotional depth, pulling audiences into stories that are both immediate and profoundly human.

Expect a rollercoaster: moments of wild hilarity, sudden tenderness, and gripping suspense. Whether he’s conjuring a bitter agent, a broken lover, or a drunken stagehand, Mike’s skill lies not just in his chameleon-like range, but in his ability to make every beat of the story matter.

Above all, he tells stories that hook you, move you, and stay with you.

This is theatre that surprises — and lingers long after the lights go down.

£10
Nov 15 · 8:00 PM GMT