Buffy Revamped

Buffy Revamped is a one-person comedic stage show created and performed by British-Irish comedy writer Brendan Murphy. It is a parody and tribute to the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, condensing all seven seasons into a single, 70-minute performance.

Concept

The show follows Spike as he recounts the events that took place in Buffy the Vampire Slayer from his own point of view, using a blend of comedy, physical performance, and impersonations.^[1]

Reception

The show has been met with positive reviews for its humor, creativity, and physicality. The Age called it "a hilarious trip down a '90s pop culture vortex,"^[2] and TimeOut also recommended its "90s nostalgia".^[3] The Times described it as "a neat, densely referential, fondly disrespectful tribute" to Buffy the Vampire Slayer,^[4] while Playbill compared it to "our own little BuffyCon."^[5] Starburst Magazine described the show as "geek love at its best, and comedy theatre at its finest."^[6] Broadway World said "Brendan Murphy slays fan-laden crowds with Spike's recap of Buffy the Vampire Slayer".^[7]

Accolades

• British Comedy Guide's Best Reviewed Comedy Show of Edinburgh Fringe 2023.^[8]
• Winner of Best One Person Show and Best Comedy Performance at the 2022 DarkChat Awards.^[9]
• Nominated for the Off Fest Award at the 2023 Off West End Theatre Awards.^[10]

Tours

Buffy Revamped has toured across the UK, Canada, Australia, and Europe - performing at venues such as Melbourne International Comedy Festival,^[11] Edinburgh International Conference Centre,^[12] the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin,^[13] Wales Millenium Centre in Cardiff,^[14] and the Lyric Theatre in London's West End.^[15]