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Rope Drop: The Unofficial Disney Parks Comedy
Written & Performed by
Jordan Li-Smith & Ayesha Patel
Directed by Tara Noonan
Dramaturgy by Dean Johnson
Previous special guests include
Lewis Bear Brown, Charlotte Yorke, Joaquin Pedro Valdes, Melissa Cavanagh, Henry Calvert, Esme Bowdler, Lois Mia Chapman & Emily Hespe.
"The Happiest Comedy on Earth"
Pull the yellow tag, keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times, and welcome to the wildest ride in the wilderness.
A joyful new autobiographical comedy celebrating the inner child in us all, Rope Drop is a love letter to Disney Parks, friendship, and fandom. Join Jordan Li-Smith and Ayesha Patel as they attempt the perfect Disney day - from rope drop to fireworks - in an evening of hilarious sketches, live music, unforgettable stories and plenty of Disney magic.
Artwork by Tyler Davis
Production Photography by Harry Hope
Reviews from The Other Palace production:
★★★★★"This show strikes gold in its idea and execution and is testament to the love and care it has been handled with. I went in expecting an evening of Disney songs, jokes and niche references and left having been reminded why these parks mean so much to so many people." Musical Theatre Musings
★★★★★"This show was a delight from start to finish and, while billed as a comedy, I never expected it to evoke quite the level of emotion that it did, particularly during Act Two." The Theatre Flyer
★★★★★"The natural friendship and playfulness between the two of them just shines through every moment. I had a massive, aching smile plastered across my face from start to finish. The happiness emitting from that stage was utterly infectious." Pink Prince Theatre
★★★★★"Co-written by the pair, the show bounces from each land in the park chronologically and provides us with genuine entertainment backed by fantastic comic timing, heartfelt asides and dazzling performances." A Young(ish) Perspective
★★★★"Lovingly created by Jordan Li-Smith & Ayesha Patel, their chemistry as friends is undeniable & their skill, talent & presence as creatives is incredibly enchanting. They effortlessly took the audience on a journey through the park." Ovation Radio
★★★★"This show was deeply personal, and that is what makes it so beautiful. And surprisingly funny... The orchestrations deserve particular praise - the arrangements gave familiar melodies a real freshness." Emma Theatrics
★★★★"The cast’s musical talent is undeniable. Patel’s vocals were particularly outstanding... It was equally impressive to hear Li-Smith’s arrangements... the music of the show radiated so much joy." Theatre & Tonic
"There’s never a second when Patel and Li-Smith are anything short of captivating. Likability is a skill of its own, and one that both of them has in spades, alongside some fantastic vocal abilities and a knack for translating genuine enthusiasm into a fictionalised take on their habits and their friendship." All That Dazzles
Rope Drop recently completed a weekend residency at The Other Palace this September.
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