Icarus

Rob Gee—MTYP – Mainstage

Playing to an almost sold out opening night crowd, this UK performer triumphs again! We fell in love with this artist many years ago and would not miss the experience – ever. His plays always touch on mental illness due to his long stint as a psychiatric nurse; so he knows the subject intimately. What is so endearing is his unique ability to handle the subject with humour and tenderness. He weaves the hilarious tale of mental in-patient Simon and his exploits both inside, and most entertainingly, outside the loony bin. He enriches the story by introducing the characters of a neglected six year old girl and her alcoholic , widowed father. He wraps up this masterfully crafted story with everyone coming out a winner, even if in mind only. In speaking to Rob post-show, he pronounced this his best ever, and I agree. His book , available after the show, lets you take a piece of him home; to chuckle over at your own pace. A wonderful evening at the Fringe!

Lisa Campbell