Kris Neufeld steals this show with his quirky John Candy-like performance of the well-written characters Gill and Chermandrew. Lou Ticzon isn’t far behind as Trev, Guru, and Doug. And it’s nice to learn that for both of them its their first-time as Fringe artists. Good new talent here, both actors are from the Vancouver Film School. Credit goes to Leftovers writer Brianna Wiens and Director Maddison Popov for finding these two newbies and building this little comedy with them and Robbie Carley. 

Robbie Carley has a lovely voice, but he doesn’t have much opportunity to use it here—a pity—and the character...

If you’ve ever seen any truly bad improv or sketch comedy, then this is a show for you. 

Creator/performers Devin Mackenzie and Tom Hill clearly know their way around a comedy sketch and have seen more than their share of comedy disasters. Perhaps because of the expectations that come with a show being at the Improv Centre, from the moment you come in there is a boisterous, excited energy running through the audience, which is a great energy to be surrounded by. The show opens with Mackenzie and Hill sitting in the audience, impatiently waiting for the show to start....

Going to see TJ Dawe’s first show at this year’s Fringe Festival, I had high expectations. He’s been Fringing almost as long as I’ve been alive and even though I’ve never seen any of his shows before, his name is one I long associated with the Fringe. Additionally, one of my favourite movies to come out in 2013, The F Word, was based on one of Dawe’s plays (one which you still have a chance to see on the 17th...

I have to admit, I was expecting a fair bit of cheesiness, but I was resolved to watch The Vaudevillian politely. I figured there would be kids and slapstick and corny jokes and maybe I’d crack a smile or two. Well, smack me upside the head with a rubber chicken! This show was delightful and not at all like the 4 year old’s birthday party I’d hoped it wouldn’t be.

For those who aren’t in the know, Vaudeville is a form of variety...