Pedro Cooray
Pope Benedict the IX
Benedict the Ninth (born 1012 AD) was the only person in history to be Pope more than once – and now he’s back for another try. In this actual historical tale told through sketch, storytelling and a dubious Italian accent, discover how an 18-year-old vapid gay party boy became the most powerful man in Europe... three times.
Pedro is a cast member of Network Ten's Thank God You're Here and a key player in the award-nominated Soothplayers, known for Completely Improvised Potter, Completely Improvised Shakespeare, and Completely Improvised Survivor, which have wowed sold-out crowds across Australia. He also performs with The Big HOO-HAA!, Melbourne's longest-running and best-loved weekly improv show.
'Cheeky, campy and thirsty.' The Age
'If only Sunday School was this much fun, I might have learned something!' Lilithia Reviews
'A sure bet.' Herald Sun (Soothplayers)
'Supremely talented.' Stage Whispers (Soothplayers)
'Hysterical, ingenious and riveting.' Shakespeare Oz (Soothplayers)
Directed by Andy Balloch
Suitable for audiences 15+
Death and grief
Language – occasional coarse language
Political, religious or racial themes
References to or simulation of violence
Strong sexual references
Benedict the Ninth (born 1012 AD) was the only person in history to be Pope more than once – and now he’s back for another try. In this actual historical tale told through sketch, storytelling and a dubious Italian accent, discover how an 18-year-old vapid gay party boy became the most powerful man in Europe... three times.
Pedro is a cast member of Network Ten's Thank God You're Here and a key player in the award-nominated Soothplayers, known for Completely Improvised Potter, Completely Improvised Shakespeare, and Completely Improvised Survivor, which have wowed sold-out crowds across Australia. He also performs with The Big HOO-HAA!, Melbourne's longest-running and best-loved weekly improv show.
'Cheeky, campy and thirsty.' The Age
'If only Sunday School was this much fun, I might have learned something!' Lilithia Reviews
'A sure bet.' Herald Sun (Soothplayers)
'Supremely talented.' Stage Whispers (Soothplayers)
'Hysterical, ingenious and riveting.' Shakespeare Oz (Soothplayers)
Directed by Andy Balloch
Suitable for audiences 15+
Death and grief
Language – occasional coarse language
Political, religious or racial themes
References to or simulation of violence
Strong sexual references
