What is believed to be the first theatrical play ever to be set in a Covid 19 vaccination centre is due to visit The Swan Theatre in Worcester next week.  

JABS is based on the highly comical experiences of coronavirus vaccinator Sally Tonge, scripted and directed by BBC Radio 4’s Chris Eldon Lee - both from the veteran Midlands comedy group Three Men In A Bowtie .

“A story like this comes along once in a hundred years and touches absolutely everyone”, says Chris.  “When Lockdown drove us off the comedy circuit, Sally re-trained with the NHS as an Covid 19 vaccinator.”

“After rigorous training, I worked in a number of vaccination centres”, says Sal. “I came across so many crazy stories and moving moments. There was comedy gold happening in my vaccination pod every day.”

“I’d text Chris to share them and it became obvious that a play simply had to be written as soon as possible. The play is based on true stories, though patient confidentiality is always preserved.”

JABS is played largely for laughs with a few gentle moments of poignancy, a smattering of new songs and a touch of audience participation. It’s very much conceived as a piece of pub theatre and is a revealing insight into what happens at the other end of the syringe.

Sally plays herself, whilst fellow actors Christina Cubbin and Paul Wilkinson portray an assortment of 16 characters who appear in her pod for a few minutes each.

The show was such a surprise success in the autumn, a re-tour was inevitable. So JABS -THE BOOSTER TOUR can be seen at The Vesta Tilly Studio at The Swan Theatre in Worcester on Saturday 7th May at 7.45.  

“A clever and carefully structured piece which is entertaining, thought-provoking and, yes, very, very funny”.  Paul Higgins - Royal Shakespeare Company

“Absolutely spot on!” Ray Pencavel – NHS Nurse

 "Lots of laughs. Superb acting"  What's On.