Papa Ubu

Theatre Incarnate—Théâtre Cercle Molière

Take one part absurdism, one part clown, and one part satire, sprinkle in a healthy dose of Shakespeare quotes and references, and you get Papa Ubu! An entertaining (and often nonsensical) take on the “Tyrant King” archetype, it’s the physicality of the performers, and the script’s determination to throw you off every time you think you have it “figured out” that truly make this piece shine. This one was my highlight of my first day of fringing.

Jordan Phillips