Auditorium – Gilded Balloon at the Museum | 30 July – 24 August 2025 | 19:30
🎟️ Tickets from £16.00 | Duration: 60 mins
✨ Introduction
Michelle Brasier returns to the Fringe with a deeply personal, wildly funny, and emotionally resonant show that blends musical comedy with razor-sharp storytelling. It’s a Shame We Won’t Be Friends Next Year is a love letter to the theatre kids, the freaks, the queers, and anyone who didn’t quite fit in at school—and it’s a masterclass in making an audience feel seen.
🎭 The Concept
Through a whirlwind of songs, stories, and chaotic charm, Michelle explores the impact of criticism and the weight of words. She reminds us that what we say—especially the bad—can linger far longer than we intend, and that kindness should be spoken just as loudly. It’s a show about empathy, memory, and the messy beauty of human connection.
🎤 Performance Highlights
Michelle’s stage presence is electric. She’s bubbly, chaotic, and utterly captivating, bouncing between punchlines and poignancy with ease. Her vocals shine especially in the slower ballads, where her emotional depth and control are on full display.
One of the show’s standout moments is a laugh-out-loud musical number about the secret love affair between The Rock and Vin Diesel in the Fast & Furious franchise—a hilarious detour that somehow fits perfectly into the show’s fast-paced, genre-blending chaos.
The finale is a touching moment of audience participation, where Michelle invites the crowd to be her backing choir. It’s heartfelt, communal, and ends with a well-deserved standing ovation.
🎶 Music & Atmosphere
The musical numbers are clever, catchy, and emotionally rich. Michelle’s ability to weave humour into heartbreak—and vice versa—is unmatched. The show lives in the fast lane, shifting gears between comedy and vulnerability with thrilling precision.
The atmosphere is intimate and inclusive. Michelle creates a safe space where everyone feels welcome, seen, and celebrated. It’s theatre that hugs you while making you laugh until you cry.
🎉 Final Thoughts
It’s a Shame We Won’t Be Friends Next Year is a Fringe highlight. It’s fast, furious, and full of heart. Michelle Brasier proves once again that she’s a powerhouse performer with something important to say—and she says it with style, soul, and a whole lot of sparkle.
If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out, this show is for you.
written by Suzzi Hirst
SuzzisSpotlight 
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