From the moment Patrick and Hugo step into the ring, it is clear these identical twins (not fraternal - the distinction is important) share more than just DNA - they have a shared hunger for chaos. Guided by only a blackboard, there are no guarantees what can or will happen next.

Pear was like watching a tennis match, with punchlines served back and forth at a blistering pace. When either Patrick or Hugo took us on a whirlwind journey, that journey was not always clear to the other, which made it all the more riotous. Their knack for turning the most unassuming topic or situation into laugh-out-loud absurdities was commendable. Their comedy is not observational, physical, or properly definable. It is fast, punchy, self-deprecating and absurd.

The brothers also showed a surprising depth, using their comedy to nudge at some serious issues. Like how to be BRAVE, confront Fringe reviewers and check your privilege [sic].

There is constant reference to Patrick’s other Fringe shows (Colossal and The Way Way Deep - have you seen them?) highlights what is truly brave about this show - the willingness to commit to silliness and laugh at yourself at whatever cost. Compared to the tight production and script of Colossal, which leaves little to no room to experience the man behind the character, Pear delivers Patrick and Hugo in their full glory which is incredibly refreshing.

Pear is the perfect palette cleanser at the end of your night at Fringe World. See your cabaret and your circus, have a cider and then settle in at the Parlour for 60 minutes of abundant chaos that is so quick you’ll barely have time to finish laughing before the next sketch begins.

If one Fringefeed review can inspire a petty resolution to bring a better show the next year, we can only hope this year’s reviews inspire these brothers to come back to us in 2025 again.