:) FOOL'S GAMBIT By Alastair Knowles, Aaron Malkin & Nayana Fielkov	James & Jamesy - Vancouver, BC	V.16 - PTE - Cherry Karpyshin Mainstage
	:) FOOL'S GAMBIT is a high-energy improv showdown starring Aaron Malkin and Alastair Knowles (James & Jamesy) and Nayana Fielkov (Ragmop Theatre). Together, they dive headfirst into the unknown, transforming nothing into something hilarious, absurd and delightfully unpredictable. Movement, mischief and comedic risk-taking collide in a game where the only rule is to keep playing. Who wins? Who loses? Who cares? The joke is always on us. From acclaimed international comedy veterans with over 30 Best of Fest awards and heaps of 5-star reviews.	Show Info: 60 minutes Genre: Improv Audience: Parental Guidance Mild Language, Strobe Lights, Smoke or Fog	Wed July 16 7:45 PM Thu July 17 2:30 PM Fri July 18 9:15 PM Sat July 19 5:30 PM Sun July 20 3:15 PM

🙂 FOOL’S GAMBIT

James & Jamesy—PTE – Cherry Karpyshin Mainstage

A wild, abstract and improvisational romp through time, space and Nietzsche. While clearly relying on the improv skills of Aaron and Alastair (Of James and Jamesy fame) and Nayana of Ragmop Theatre, this show is one I’d lean towards calling clowning, due to the focus on physicality and absurdism. The scenes are all over the place, flowing between more and less abstract moments and in and out of the crowd, both physically and in terms of their constant interaction with the audience. Extremely audience dependent, the show I saw had a great crowd that was very excited to be included, which was definitely necessary for this to be enjoyable. Not necessarily my cup of tea, but a fantastic show regardless.

Josh Fidelak

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