Evie and Alfie: A Very British Love Story
Stéphanie Morin-Robert Performance Society - Toronto, ON/London, UK
 http://Alexedallas.com		V.16 - PTE – Cherry Karpyshin Mainstage 
Meet Evie and Alfie – a retired, quintessentially British couple – as they potter around their house, drinking tea, bird spotting and reminiscing. From multiple-award-winning Fringe legends Alex Dallas (Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) comes a comedy full of wit, verve and heart.
5 STARS "Dallas and Hogg are absolute stars. They are funny and brilliant, an absolute joy to watch on stage. This is the type of show that makes Fringe so special" – Edmonton Journal
WINNER – Outstanding English Production, Montreal Fringe 2025

Cast:
Alex Dallas, Jimmy Hogg

Director:
James Gangl

 		Show Info:
60 Mins minutes
Genre:
Play-Comedy

Audience:
Parental Guidance

Mild Language

Thu July 16 8:15 PM
Sat July 18 8:45 PM
Wed July 22 3:00 PM
Thu July 23 2:30 PM
Fri July 24 6:45 PM
Sat July 25 4:45 PM
Sun July 26 8:30 PM

Evie and Alfie: A Very British Love Story

Stéphanie Morin-Robert Performance Society—PTE – Cherry Karpyshin Mainstage

To start, Evie and Alfie are adorable beyond description and the performers move seamlessly between the cadence and physicality of their decades-long love story. They elevate a rather typical romance through the ages into something magical. The piece has a nostalgic flavour that is never cliché although relatable; authentic and never mundane. The math puts Evie and Alfie’s birth c.1945, but they could easily be anyone’s nan and pop, with their timeless courtship and marital tribulations, highlighted throughout their stroll down memory lane.

The show’s retro flair does not succumb to traditional stereotypes. Instead, it serves as an excellent reminder that people have always bucked gender roles as seen fit, which feels especially relevant in an era of neo-trad fundamentalists hijacking the modern dialogue on marital and family values.

While billed as a Very British Love Story, this piece ultimately transcends its setting into a universal story about a lasting love, told with warmth, humour, and an affection that lingers long after the clock stops ticking.

Ashley Frantik