One Hundred Percent (2025)
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In a claustrophobic studio apartment, an embittered failed actor confronts the examiner who once gave him a perfect score in an acting exam - a moment which, the actor believes, destined him for greatness. As tea turns to tension, years of suppressed rage unravel in an unsettling psychological showdown that spirals into obsession, shattered dreams, and a desperate bid for catharsis. Both must now face the devastating consequences of misplaced hope, harsh truths, and lives derailed by ambition in this darkly comedic exploration of artistry, identity, and the human need for validation.
Created and original story by Benjamin Sumrie
Written by Benjamin Sumrie, Marco Biasioli, and Liam Grogan
Produced by Precarious Theatre
Duration: ~55 minutes
FUTURE PERFORMANCES
PAST PERFORMANCES
17-21 June @ Barons Court Theatre, London
3-5 July @ The Kings Arms, Manchester
CRITICAL RESPONSE
'A tense two-hander that probes the uneasy dynamic between recognition and resentment through its blend of absurdity and menace.'
'Sumrie gives a compelling performance as the volatile and bitter actor, his energy at once magnetic and unsettling.'
The Reviews Hub
'Izzo is superb as an initially wary, then unnerved theatrical adjudicator who finds herself in a situation of escalating fear and alarm.'
LondonTheatre1
'Both Sumrie and Allen bring comedic talent to [...] a thoroughly enjoyable, yet creepy, watch.'
Theatre & Tonic
'The power shifts and character reversals keep the energy up for an entertaining hour of theatre.'
London Pub Theatres
'The dark, cynical approach and high-quality performances make One Hundred Percent absorbing and entirely entertaining.'
British Theatre Guide
'A really really strong piece of theatre - proper drama and superb writing. A breath of fresh air! Absolutely fantastic!
Szilvi Naray, Author of Difficult Women and founder of Ignition Stage Theatre
'Precarious Theatre successfully did what they set out to do. This play is both uncomfortably claustrophobic and darkly comedic and I’m very interested in seeing what this company does next.'
A Youngish Perspective
AUDIENCE RESPONSE
'Incredible! I was engaged start to finish!'
'Very funny and very very good acting!'
'Fantastic show - really enjoyed it!'
'Great show, enthralling performances - kept me on the edge of my seat!'
'Fantastic performance, you could really feel the emotion. Bravo!'
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