Greta Titelman: Journals

Greta Titelman brings a stand-up comedy show to The Bill Murray in London, in which the performer takes a personal journal public for the audience to hear.

Journals is a stand-up and comedy show built around a simple premise: Greta Titelman is following a therapist's advice to keep a journal, but doing so in front of an audience. The performer shares current crises, small grievances and, as the material puts it, possible breakthroughs, with the content unfolding live rather than being rehearsed as a fixed narrative. The approach mixes confessional material with a deliberate degree of public overshare, which is where much of the humour lies.

The show is aimed at audiences who enjoy personal, self-deprecating comedy. Greta Titelman performs alone as the central figure, and the evening is driven by the performer's own voice and observations rather than by a cast. Much of its appeal rests on not knowing in advance where the material will lead, so each performance is likely to differ in its details.

The Bill Murray hosts concerts and shows in London, and this show is presented there as part of its programme of comedy. Visitors looking for a stand-up evening with a confessional, unscripted edge will find the format straightforward to follow.