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Flaps of Steel
The Dirrty Show—School of Contemporary Dancers
While waiting for the show to start, the pregame music gives you an indication of things to come. The catchy, off-the-wall tracks keep you giggling and tapping your feet at the same time. Right until curtain time, I played and replayed “welcome to my fungal jungle” in my head. For the faint of heart, the seating songs are mostly tame for what’s to come.
Their messages slap you in the face like—well—steel flaps. By all means, people should embrace the lessons: enjoy your sexuality, be not afraid of your body parts, express your desires, and live life for pleasure. Unfortunately, the messages do not come with a cogent story or any sort of logical development. There’s not enough humour to be a comedy act and too much dialogue to be a musical. The result gives the audience a fractured mishmash of acts.
On the bright side, the performers are accomplished musicians who cradle you with fine tunes, good vocals and bold lyrics. This is an enjoyable show—I just wish that there’s more meaning to it.
Ray Yuen
Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Monster Theatre—Colin Jackson Studio
This powerhouse one woman show sold out the 2013 Fringe for a very good reason. This one woman comedy featured an impressive range of impressions from Tara Travis. The impressions flowed seamlessly and did not stop for 1 hour and 15 minutes. At times the history within the monologue was a bit hard to follow (especially when she rattles off the entire lineage of all 6 wives); but, she had plenty of great one liners to get the audience back in her corner. How she keeps her energy up the entire show I don’t quite know but it is quite the feat to witness. Check out this show before it sells out again.
Kaitlyn Kriss
My Dreams Are Stupid
Ditch Water—The Playhouse Studio
I have always enjoyed local comedian/artist/performer J.D. Renaud’s shows, and this one takes us further down his own personal journey through life and explores his take on dreams and motivation.
He is a great story teller and combined with his use of multi-media (including his simple yet effective animation) he will draw you in and have you laughing.
He also gets serious, as he talks about high and low points in his life and what makes him a “weirdo”. His monologue about dreams and goals was both inspired and inspiring. Bravo!
Murray Hunter
The Big Stupid Improv Show
The Probable Cast—Asper Centre for Theatre and Film
Upon picking up my ticket an usher asked me “How do you review a show where it’s improv and the cast changes every night”. Now that the elephant has been addressed here is my attempt. I loved this show. The assembled talent fed off of each other and had brilliant comedic timing. Each night follows a different format and features different performers so I have no idea what the rest will be like but I do know I was thoroughly entertained. This show was family friendly and definitely a safe bet if you are looking for a fun show to watch. I would highly recommend checking it out.
Kaitlyn Kriss
A Little Business at the Big Top
David Gaines—Tom Hendry Theatre at the MTC Warehouse
I am astounded how one man, without anything else on the stage, can make an entire circus come to life. The whole audience was mesmerized by his uncanny physical ability to tell the story of a night at the circus, all without speaking any real words. The story keeps building and building and the end is really fantastic.
I had seen David Gaines perform 7 (x1) Samurai back in 2010 but had forgotten how much of a treat it is to see the little movements and sound effects he makes to transition between scenes or characters. It really is amazing how through his craft he can do things like make me instantly be able to see a man in a concession stand making popcorn. Do not miss this master of physical comedy.
Murray Hunter
Inspired by the Museum
TiBert Le Voyageur—Manitoba Museum Gallery
Rob Malo was born to tell stories. His passion for his material shines through his ability to tell stories and make them come alive in this one man show. This one man storytelling show was interesting and I learned some new interesting legends. I found at times it was a bit tough to hear but I still understood what was going on thanks to rob’s actions and full body story telling. Keep in mind there is a bit of light walking as the show takes place in several of the museums galleries. It may be hard for young children to be entertained the entire 45 minutes but Malo’s energy definitely kept the show going at a great pace. I would definitely bring my family to see this show again especially since there are two endings! Definitely worth a watch.
Kaitlyn Kriss
Dark Horse Theatre
The Companion—Onstage at Pantages
Dark Horse Theatre thanks everyone who braved the horrendous, wet, miserable weather and gave us a marvelous first night! For the rest of you, we’d love it if you checked out the futuristic dramedy “The Companion”. Think about 20 years into the future, in a prison; an inmate’s rehabilitation therapy goes somewhat askance just before his release, with both amusing and unsettling results. For a unique experience check out this thought-provoking production filled with wonderful performances from our talented cast! You’ll enjoy it!
Parry Riposte Productions
The Elephant Girls—MTC Up the Alley
The all-female gang, the Forty Elephants, terrorized London for over 100 years and now the all-conquering show about them is taking on the Winnipeg Fringe Festival after 100% sold-out runs and multiple award wins in Ottawa and elsewhere.
See the show about which critics have said: “Superb… a riveting hour.” (The Revue), “Outstanding. This is the Fringe at its best.” (Patrick Langston, Ottawa Citizen), “Captivating and moving.” (Alvina Ruprecht, Capital Critics Circle)
Broken Record Productions
Blizzard—Asper Centre for Theatre and Film
Broken Record Productions presents “Blizzard” by local playwright Kevin Longfield (author of last year’s Fringe show Salt of the Earth) directed by Mark Essenburg (co-director and actor in last year’s Fringe show Mulligan’s Island).
We’re very excited to feature Bill Moore and Judy Arnason in this gripping tale of 2 people looking to leave their current life behind to start a new one. It touches on women’s abuse, survival, and the meaning of friendship.
TiBert le Voyageur
Inspired by the Museum—Manitoba Museum Gallery
This is the Manitoba Museum tour I have always wanted to give but couldn’t when I was a unionized tour guide. Music, legends, bilingual SLAM poems and a fourth wall!
