One man, many bombs, space travel, and a young apprentice that will blow your socks (and everything else) right off your body. That is, of course, if you have a body left.
Wanted, If Not Wed, created by Toronto performer Jennifer Gillespie, is a play that delves into the reasons behind why women remain single either through circumstance or through personal choice.
Seven Eleven. We've all been there. It is late at night and you get the urge to eat some bad food and drink excessive amounts of sugar water. Naturally, one of the first stores that pops into your mind is Seven Eleven.
Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine that you are sitting on a sidewalk. It is hot out and a parade is passing you by. A marching band approaches and you hear this noise:
Okay, I have a confession to make. With the notable exceptions of Jack Dee and Eddie Izzard, I really don’t like stand up comedy. I’m not sure why I have this block. Maybe it’s because I’m blessed with a group of friends who can make me cry with laughter. These individuals are funny spontaneously in real life, with no script. So, seeing someone stand at a microphone repeating over-rehearsed material seems kind of flat and boring to me.
Amatuer Night of the Living Dead, who the hell is this guy?
Thank God. After a number of train wrecks I finally get to see a Fringe show that works. Wild Rose is the story of Tellula Rose, a delusional cosmetics sales clerk who is hoping to get discovered and find fame as a fashion model.
"We reveal ourselves with every preference," writer and performer TJ Dawe repeated several times within his latest Fringe show Totem Figures. In this one-man show, Dawe, in rapid-fire monologue fashion, revealed himself by sharing his mythologies, heroes and preferences, and a whole lot more.
TJ Dawe on a voyage of discovery at a fringe festival near you
Dude, Learning the Game is awesome! I was totally blown away by this play, which is beautifully written by Canadian playwright Janice Salkeld, and performed by Megan Leach with amazing energy and skill.
