Vancouver Fringe 2016 Second post

Vancouver Fringe 2016 Second post

Brief thoughts on seven further Fringe productions:

 Two Ruby Knockers, One Jaded Dick
At the performance I saw the performer was a better magician than comic.  I gather others would reverse this assessment.  In any event, it was fun so long as one could avoid being snared in as a participating audience member.


Piaf and Brel - The Impossible Concert
A treat for the lovers of the music of Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel (count me in).  I might have come up with a slightly different selection of songs but I suspect that every fan would have his or her own wish list.  Looking forward to 2017 when the performer will do an evening of Sophie Tucker material.


Great Day for Up
This struck me as the ultimate in boring one-man shows.  Why it keeps getting positive reviews is a mystery.

The Dance Teacher
A compelling drama performed by a talented ensemble.  Worth a second view if it should come back.


Perpetual Wednesday
Two performers fighting some very bad material.  They looked like they might have great potential with the right script.

 Dog at a Feast
A great little play that left me wanting more.  Deserves to be expanded into a full-length piece.



The Famous Haydell Sisters Comeback Tour
The concept has potential but the material could be greatly improved.



 

Vancouver Fringe 2016 First Post

Vancouver Fringe No. 1

After an absence of about a year I am back with short notes on the first three shows I have seen.

And Bella Sang - A really great show.  Well conceived and written.  Excellent performances by all with Simon Webb a standout.  I have never seen him better.  A must-see.

Does Not Play Well With Others - The grain of a good idea fails to germinate.  Long dull stretches with two performers that can only be described as adequate.  The Revue Stage is a great venue and deserves better.

Waiting for Garbo - A pretentious and self-indulgent pile of garbage - both literally and figuratively.  Don't waste your time and money on this one.