tale of an old woman vigorously defending herself against
death personified, the play relies heavily on sound effects
and music to cue moods and indicate setting. The real joy
of this production lies in the superb physical economy of
the actors. Being masked, the actors must use their bodies
to communicate highly nuanced actions and reactions. The
story suggests that some people love life so much that the
only way they’ll ever die is by entering into a love affair with
Death. This is a show in which words aren’t necessary, and
it’s a treat to watch.

- Richard Dixon

Giant Invisible Robot

(Stars and Hearts, @ Revue Stage)

Playwright and actor Jayson McDonald plays a variety of
characters in this dark comedy about a man whose childhood
fantasy friend continues to exist well into adulthood. With
wonderful creative wit, McDonald fleshes out the story with
highly comedic “types,” including an egotistical scientist, a
brash United States Army officer, a conceited, pastry-eating
girlfriend, and many other nuanced and quirky characters.
But at the very centre of this funny and eccentric world,
McDonald has the protagonist deliver a very serious, very
compelling monologue in which he recalls the night he had
to kill his father to save his mother. This is accomplished
with such skill that it’s not in the least jarring, and it brings
home the central truth of the play with undeniable theatrical
brilliance. This is a show that will deeply reward your
willingness to take the journey with McDonald, and is highly
recommended.

- Richard Dixon

The Other Side

(The Liminal Space Theatre Collective, @ The Waterpark)
As part of the Fringe’s new mentorship program for site-
specific theatre pieces, The Other Side asks, “what if a
water park was more than it seemed?” The set, covered
with artfully arranged umbrellas, looks promising, but the
play falls short. The plot of the show is at once simplistic
and under-defined; it often feels like a children’s skit. The
highlight of the show is the umbrella fighting: visually
entertaining if not always convincing. The restaurant next to
the site can be very noisy — some soundscaping would have
helped to mask the distraction and perhaps help give a real
sense of another world, instead of just a water park.

- Carolyn Nakagawa

 

 

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