I’ve really struggled with this review. I saw the Bard on the Beach production of Richard II last weekend and have had a tough time formulating my thoughts. The main reason: I really didn’t like the show. You’d think it would be easier to write a nasty review than a glowing one but this isn’t always the case.
John Murphy and Haig Sutherland in Richard II (this time, it's personal); photo by David Blue
Knockabout Theatre Co. offers up a healthy dose of dirty fun in *Dirty Girls*, a modern fairy tale based on Edna St. Vincent Millay’s Two Slatterns and a King.
Dirty girls proving that they are indeed Dirty Girls.
You don’t often see a lot of genre work in live theatre, especially not in one man shows, typically reserved for more personal topics. Sebastian Kroon cuts straight against the grain in his solo show *Circus*, a chilling tale about a young boy’s fascination with a mysterious carnival.
This 1950s adaptation of Cinderella with a queer twist tells the story of Cindy and Betty, two friends and fellow housewives who are both dissatisfied with their mundane existences. When Cindy’s fairy-drag mother appears and suggests she might be happier as Sid rather than Cindy, it rekindles the hope for happiness in both women.
No artwork from the company but here's a picture of a woman with a tray of food
Sex sells, and Fringe artists know it. But if past festivals are to be used as a benchmark, titillation and artistry don’t always go hand in hand. That is why *Peeler*, written by and starring Kiran Friesen, is such a wonderful surprise.
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Based on the book by James Finn Garner, The Pheasant Plucker's Mates production of *Politically Correct Bedtime Stories* combines the unbridled fun of a kids show with the sophistication of satire designed to delight a more mature mind.
Randy Rutherford’s one-man autobiographical tale mined from youthful memories of puppy love, heartbreak, and his alcoholic step-father, is a wholesome - but not old fashioned - hour of entertainment.
The title of this photo of Randy is called This Might Feel a Little Funny. We like this photo of Randy.
I'll admit that I initially balked at the premise behind The Room’s newest project; *Red Machine: Part One* boasted a collaborative effort from seven playwrights and three directors, working together in a sectional tribute to the human brain.
This modern take on the greek legend by Open Season Theatre explores the contentious relationship between a dainty and fragile young man, and his emotionally aloof father.
You looking at me? You never seen a guy with wings before?
