Baby Reindeer (2024)
When a struggling comedian shows one act of kindness to a vulnerable woman, it sparks a suffocating obsession which threatens to wreck both their lives.
When a struggling comedian shows one act of kindness to a vulnerable woman, it sparks a suffocating obsession which threatens to wreck both their lives.
Baby Reindeer is a one-man stage show written and performed by Richard Gadd, based on his personal experiences with stalking and obsession. The gripping and unsettling narrative unfolds as Gadd recounts how a seemingly innocuous encounter with a woman at a bar spiraled into years of harassment and psychological torment. Blurring the lines between comedy, drama, and thriller, the show delves deep into themes of trauma, vulnerability, and the consequences of being thrust into a situation beyond one's control. With raw emotion and intense storytelling, Baby Reindeer captures the devastating impact of stalking on one's mental health and the complexities of victimhood, making it a powerful and haunting exploration of real-life terror.