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'The Soaking of Vera Shrimp' from Patch of Blue
A poignant and playful solo-show about love, grief and never giving up
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The Scoop
What the Fringe?!
28 Feb 2026
Martha hits the mark EVERY.FREAKIN’.TIME!
26 Feb 2026
A charming premise belies a weighty story of grief from performer Martha Walker
23 Feb 2026
Greeting you at the school gate, Martha Walker, as Vera Shrimp, embodies the awkwardness of being 14.
19 Feb 2026
Vera’s grief journey will leave an imprint on your heart and a hope that she can indeed ‘make things right again’.
19 Feb 2026
She can read raindrops, each soaked with emotion. It’s whimsical. It’s devastating.
04 Feb 2026
MUST SEE A touching story told with compassion and heart. Beautifully directed and acted. Bring your tissue and leave filled with hope.
Audience Reacts
10 March 2026 - Jane R.
In such an intimate space it really touches the audience emotionally as we roll with the punches of life through the eyes of Vera Shrimp. This show was brilliant and while laughing I ended up crying. The soaking ended up with the tears of the audience.
10 March 2026 - henry m.
Just saw The Soaking of Vera Shrimp' from Patch of Blue for a second time. Amazing how you pick up a few things you missed at the first performance. This play is excellent but a touch emotional. You may need some tissues, even the blokes. Recommended
