Crafted by Fools is Georgina’s Theatre Company
In association with Unbelievably Loud Theatre, Crafted by Fools previewed their debut production This Be The Verse - a trio of short plays exploring the complex relationships between parents and children. The plays were performed at at the Hen & Chickens Theatre, Islington, for three days, at the end of March 2022. This short run was a huge success. This Be the Verse sold out every performance and received both a 5 star review (Reviews Hub) and a 4 star (London Theatre Reviews) from the two publications invited.
In March 2025 Crafted by Fools shared Georgina’s debut one woman show ASBO BOZO at Riverside Studios. The show was described as “Brilliantly witty, emotionally impactful and chillingly thought-provoking… simply stunning.” (Reviews Hub, 5 Stars) and “Unsettling, electric, and impossible to ignore” (Squirrp, 4 Stars).
ASBO BOZO 2025
★★★★★
"ASBO BOZO is a terrific example of a one-person show done right. Brilliantly witty, emotionally impactful and chillingly thought-provoking; Duncan’s writing and performance are simply stunning."
“The production is very well-paced, capturing the effortful grind of a stressful work day without itself dragging. Duncan’s world-building is effective, crafting a detailed ensemble of characters through multi-roling, recorded dialogue and intelligently written one-sided conversations.
As a performer, Duncan’s talent and presence are evident from the outset, quickly putting the audience at ease as it relaxes into her narrative hands. Blessed with expert dry comedy skills, Duncan brilliantly embodies the trials and tribulations of everyday living in a way that feels woefully relatable but endlessly entertaining.”
“Her reluctant tears are impressive, for sure, but it is her intense commitment to not fully breaking that is difficult to shake afterwards.”
— ASBO BOZO, Reviews Hub ★★★★★ (5)
★★★★★ “The script is handled beautifully with care and thoughtfulness…It is funny, heartbreaking, thought-provoking and gives a voice to an area that is often overlooked and undervalued. It deserves to be seen by as many as possible” - North West End
★★★★½“An insanely effective one woman performance that had me fully locked in. Hilarious one minute, devastating the next, 70 minutes, one person on stage and not a second of my attention lost” - She Reviews Theatre LDN
★★★★½ “ Intelligent, funny, and provoking 70 minutes… ASBO BOZO is the perfect example of a solo masterpiece from a true working-class artist.” - Lou Reviews
★★★★Duncan’s performance alone is worth the price of admission – unsettling, electric, and impossible to ignore." - Squirrp
★★★★"In a brilliant 70-minute monologue, the highly impressive and very talented Georgina Duncan takes a deep dive into this world." - London Theatre1
"A tour-de-force performance, capturing the nuances of a character teetering between lucidity and chaos." - Yub Voted
★★★★ - A Young(Ish) Perspective
★★★★- Adventures in Theatreland
THIS BE THE VERSE 2022
★★★★★
“This Be The Verse is fringe theatre at its best: three short plays, each tautly written and immaculately performed, combine to give depth and nuance to Larkin’s poem with its famous opening, ‘They fuck you up, your mum and dad’.”
“Bishop’s clever, well-wrought play moves sinuously between comedy and glimpses of tragedy. Its final line will haunt you.”
“Colm Gleeson performs Andrew to perfection”
“It’s a delightful play, brought fully to life by Duncan’s beautifully modulated acting. Her ability to register tiny changes of emotion has something of Emma Thompson in it.”
“All three plays offer highly imaginative, entertaining and moving facets of human life. There’s nothing extreme – no Shakespearean tragedy. Just the gradual revealing of the deep wounds of ordinary fucked up lives.”
— This Be The Verse, Reviews Hub ★★★★★ (5)
★★★★
“Bishop’s energetic performance of a “cool rock n’ roll dad” is contagious”
“As entertaining as each piece is on its own, showcasing three individual stories one after another allows us to truly immerse ourselves…”
“It is easy to accept that This Be The Verse’s three stories are just a part of life that we need to accept. After all, as Bishop put it, “the world is only 50% a let down”.
— This Be The Verse, London Theatre Reviews ★★★★ (4)
“A very fresh and funny evening showcasing new writing. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and the acting and writing were top notch. I always believe new writing should be supported and this company are one to watch.”
-Mark Bell, Director, The Play That Goes Wrong
“Three gorgeous, tender new pieces of writing. Call your parents (trust me), pack yourself some Kleenex and get yourself a ticket”
- Twitter Comment, Audience Member
“I went to the theatre for the first time in ages and saw the most amazing show. Great new writing, wonderful performances and expert direction. An experience that needs to be shared…”
- Stephen Hagan, Actor & Producer
