20.3.–21.3.2026
Rosa Garland (UK): Primal Bog
Primal Bog is the gorgeously gross new piece from Rosa Garland, creator of cult hit Trash Salad.
Primal Bog is the gorgeously gross new piece from Rosa Garland, creator of cult hit Trash Salad.
In Primal Bog, Garland plunges headfirst into the muck in an hour of clowning, slime, and unfiltered desire that’s been hailed as “filthy and fearless” (The Telegraph) and “a masterclass in comedy” (Metro).
Part psychosexual fever-dream, part Jackass stunt, Primal Bog is “disgusting, daring and unlike anything else” (Fest) and a “thrilling showcase of comic fearlessness” (Chortle) that leaves audiences howling, gagging, and cheering in equal measure.
Already showered with acclaim, the show was featured in The New York Times’ 7 Buzziest Shows of the Fringe as well as being nominated for NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy and the Comedians’ Choice Award for Best Show. Rosa Garland is, in the words of Metro, a “supernova talent” and Primal Bog is her boldest, slimiest work yet.
Come into the bog; the mud’s just fine.
“World-class clowning… an irresistible masterclass in comedy.” – Metro
“Vile, shocking and wickedly funny.” – The Skinny
“A gutsy, gloriously unhinged hour.” – Broadway Baby
★★★★★ The Skinny
★★★★★ Metro
★★★★ The Telegraph
★★★★ Chortle
★★★★ Broadway Baby
★★★★ Fest Mag
Winner – The Skinny’s Bestie Awards
Performer: Rosa Garland
Director: Posey Mehta
Tattoo Artist: Calypso Keane
BIGHEAD Comedy are a London-based live comedy production company specializing in unique live comedy with visual and theatrical flair. Founded by Charlie Ralph in December 2022, BIGHEAD Comedy have produced multiple award winning live productions across the UK and beyond including Bebe Cave: CHRISTBRIDE, Paulina Lenoir: Puella Eterna and Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine.
Ticket prices
27 € festival ticket
15 € theatre professional (1 ticket per card no earlier than a week before the show.)
Ticket package: Buy a ticket for 3-5 different performances and get a 20% discount! (Serial ticket is not available for the Clownery Lab sessions.)
Location and accessibility
Turbine Hall is located at the Cable Factory (Kaapeliaukio 3, Helsinki, Finland), a well-known cultural centre. The entrance to the Turbine Hall is accessible from the Cable Factory Glass Courtyard. Read more about how to get there.
Festival Bar
Festival Bar is located next to the Hurjaruuth Stage (Cable Factory A staircase, 2nd floor foyer). Please note that we only accept card payments. Opening hours on the main page of the festival.
Facilities and services
Coatroom: There is a free self-service coatroom in the Turbine Hall. NB! Our theatre is not responsible for any items or clothes left in the coatroom.
Toilet facilities: Hurjaruuth’s toilet facilities are on the 2nd floor of the Cable Factory’s A-staircase and the toilet facilities on the Cable Factory’s Baana.
Festival-bar: Festival-Bar is located next to the Hurjaruuth Stage on the 2nd floor of the Cable Factory’s A-staircase. Please note that we only accept card payments. Opening hours on the main page of the festival.
More on accessibility: There is wheelchair seating available at the front of the audience (2 slots). We do not have an induction loop. Assistant seating available free of charge. We are a Disability Card service provider.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our customer service!
Date
20.3.–21.3.2026
Duration
Fri 20.3. at 19 & Sat 21.3. at 17, about 1 h
Tickets
27 €
Venue
Turbine Hall, Cable Factory
Suggested age
For adults (18+)
Other
Performance language is English.
The show contains strong language, nudity, sexual references, urination, use of live worms and live tattooing.
Clowns may invite volunteers from the audience, but you’re always free to decline.