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Public Confessions of a Public Servant: Missie Peters Makes it Work

Posted September 2nd, 2010 by Paul McKinnon · Victoria

If there's a "Local-girl-makes-good" Cinderella story at this year's Fringe it's Missie Peters' Public Confessions of a Public Servant. Peters managed to pack the Victoria Event Centre on a Tuesday night, only her third show of the festival. Confessions is also...

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Gun Powder: fast paced rug pulling

Posted September 2nd, 2010 by Paul McKinnon · Victoria

Jayson McDonald just might be the busiest man at this year's Fringe.

He's performing in two shows: Celebrity Cult, an hour long two-hander and Gun Powder, his solo show. Last night he performed them back to back. That can't be easy - but he sure made it look that way....

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The Genghis Khan Guide to Etiquette: simple and good

Posted August 31st, 2010 by Paul McKinnon · Victoria

He's back. Brit comic Rob Gee has returned to The Fringe with The Genghis Khan Guide to Etiquette a show having, in his own words, "nothing to do with Genghis Khan, and even less to do with etiquette".

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Thank You My Love, Goodbye: sweetly tender

Posted August 30th, 2010 by Charles Tidler · Victoria

A Scottish farm couple near Saskatoon share a wee nip of the finest - like a fury worm wrapping around your heart - while planning a roast pork dinner for their daughter's sweetheart. An owl calls from the barn, sounding obviously human.

"Don't touch...

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Dave Morris is An Asshole: but a pretty cool one

Posted August 30th, 2010 by Paul McKinnon · Victoria

Dave Morris is An Asshole.

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Spin: political satire

Posted August 29th, 2010 by Charles Tidler · Victoria

In Spin, Ben, the governor of Maryland, finds himself in political hot water for "copping a feel." His spin doctor, Billie, who "manipulates events in the service of truth," convinces the gov to recruit Ted, US Marine, astronaut and state hero, to join the ticket and...

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Peter n' Chris Save The World: kinetic theatre

Posted August 29th, 2010 by Paul McKinnon · Victoria

The new Peter n' Chris show Peter n' Chris Save The World! may indeed have enough energy to actually save the planet. Or at least the Victoria Fringe.Not that the Fringe needs saving - just yet. With over 60 shows and some...

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Smalltown: nudge-nudge sold with gusto

Posted August 27th, 2010 by Charles Tidler · Victoria

Smalltown: A Pickup Musical is an original musical by Amiel Gladstone and Lucas Myers, directed by Matthew Payne, and with musical direction and arrangements by Brad L'Cuyer.

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Cariboo Buckaroo: cowboy hats off

Posted May 29th, 2010 by Paul McKinnon · Victoria

The UNO festival, by it's very nature, has its limitations; there are only two venues, and no production has more than three shows. Some shows deserve both a larger venue, and a longer run, if only to accommodate the number of people who want to...

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Cakewalk: sweet

Posted May 28th, 2010 by Paul McKinnon · Victoria

This Cake is Sweet

One of the best things about both the UNO Fest (currently on at the moment) and the Victoria Fringe Festival is that it allows room for both the seasoned pros, and the up-and-comers.

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