Iago vs Hamlet By Jason McDonald	Rod Peter Jr. - Victoria, BC	V.2 - MTC Up the Alley
	5 STARS - Edmonton Journal, SOLD OUT Edmonton Fringe 2022, SOLD OUT Vancouver Fringe 2021 Fringe vets Jon Paterson (AWOL) and Rod Peter Jr. (Escape from Winnipeg) play Iago and Hamlet who have double-booked the same rehearsal space. What follows is breaking the fourth wall, noticing each other's scheming asides, slapstick humour and lots of blood! A final minute that would have earned this five stars even if the two just read the phone book for the rest of the play. - Edmonton Journal Cast: Jon Paterson, Rod Peter Jr. Director: Jason McDonald	Show Info: 60 minutes Genre: Play-Comedy Audience: General	Thu July 17 2:45 PM Sat July 19 11:00 AM Mon July 21 4:15 PM Tue July 22 9:45 PM Thu July 24 2:15 PM Fri July 25 6:00 PM Sun July 27 8:00 PM

Iago vs Hamlet

Rod Peter Jr.—MTC Up the Alley

As a Shakespeare geek, this was right up my alley, and coincidentally at Up the Alley as a venue. Though these two characters never meet in the pages of The Bard, their acquaintance is very intimate on this stage. The premise is original and amusing; with these two characters somehow having booked the same venue, at the same day and time.

They also stay true to their original traits, with Iago of Othello sticking to his treachery and manipulation; and Hamlet of that play staying true to his all-consuming desire for revenge.

Bear in mind this is an incredibly comedic performance and very intelligently done. Loved this!

Lisa Campbell

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