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steelcityreviews · 10 months
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FRINGE REVIEW: Bimbos in Space!
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Director: Kit Simmons
Playwright: Claud Spadafora
Company: Femmepire 
Performers: Kitoko Mai, Claud Spadafora, Severine Salvador, Tarah Ahmad, Catherine Allen, Mykola Paskaruk,  Kristina Kuhnert (also stage manager)
Captain Shadowban and her rebel crew of degenerate space bimbos must save the galaxy from evil! Inspired by B movies and exploitation film of the 1960s, the audience straps on (in...I mean, in) board the SS Slutbucket and SS Virago and hyper-drive themselves to encounter space westerners, dommes, an immortal tampon deity and Elon Musk’s cryogenically frozen head to negotiate the true meaning of justice in an increasingly polarized galaxy.
As much as this show is about bimbos and what that looks like to different groups of people, it is truly a fascinating piece of absurdist, feminist theatre. The folks at Femmepire have neglected nothing in terms of set, props, digital media and some truly immersive sound and lighting design. The story (a true labour of love and justice by Claud Spadafora) seems a bit much at times. It crams in as many social and political references and internet slang/turns of phrase as it can but we can ultimately forgive the wordiness when you’re having that much fun watching the space saga unfold. 
The characters are a mixed bag of hilarity. The domme who uses fear for good. The captain who is empty-headed...on purpose. The HR personnel who is all rules and regulations, horny for accountability. The delightfully queer communications officer who is a descendant of William Shakespeare. The technician who suffers from the sweetest struggle with low self-esteem and of course, our fearless leader who is no nonsense and may, quite literally, eat the rich. They are performed well, with only a few noticeable hiccups in line delivery due to sound cues overpowering them. There’s still some nervous energy too but it adds to the overall charm of the piece.
The audiences have been enormous since opening night, and thankfully the venue has released even more seats for our eager space cadet audience to see the bimbos fight for justice (and good hair). There was so much infectious laughter, cheering and hooting throughout that it’s easy to understand why this show is so popular and comes so highly recommended. 
Bimbos in Space not going to be for everyone but those that love this show are going to love it intensely. There is so much to take in, I would suggest this company films a version of it to better capture the hilarious absurdity that this show has in spades. Also, let there be a sequel. I need more adventures with these bimbos. This is a very strong contender for one of the weirdest and wonderful shows this year at Fringe. Engage besties! 
Event Details
Price: $12
Genre: Theatre—Comedy, Theatre—Drama
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Sexual Content, Coarse Language, Violence, Other
Age Suitability: Mature (ages 18+)
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/bimbos-in-space/
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melissasez · 3 years
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A nice review!!
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starrthesavage · 7 years
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All those stereotypes you can leave 'em in the kitchen. Let's swap the role 'cause equality is BITCHIN'. Thanks to the cast of #jilted for helping me break through dat glass ceiling 🌟😝🤘 #castphoto #threebadbitches #donthatedominate #ignitetheflame #hamiltonfringefestival (at The Players' Guild of Hamilton, Inc.)
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brianandcamera · 6 years
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Went exploring Dundas this evening with @ericascime #modeling #hiking #models #outdoors #shooting #fashionphotography #editorial #modellife #photos #photograph #getoutside #stylish #forest #outdoor #optoutside #photogram #trail #photodaily #eyes #actor #wilderness #scenery #hamiltonfringefestival #tumblr #hamont #redditphotography https://ift.tt/2HJj7MJ
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steelcityreviews · 10 months
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FRINGE REVIEW: roller rinks and sugary drinks
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If you are a young person of a certain age, the conflict between hanging out with your friends and chasing the opposite sex because of raging hormones feels incredibly real. The audience follows Kamari and Zara in this coming-of-age exploration of feeling beautiful and worthy as brown women and the trials and triumphs of existing in this world which demands maturity rather than taking another turn around the roller rink we call growing up. 
There’s a great deal of relatability in this production and it is refreshing to see a coming-of-age story presented in this way. The set lends itself to being simple but multi-purposeful aiding in the quick transitions to keep the story moving forward. At times, the frequency of the transitions feels tedious and the script lingers on moments a bit too long, which also cause unexpected blocking issues on the large stage. The Fringe companies don’t always get their choice for venue and this production may have had an even easier time staging in a smaller black box venue, increasing the intimacy of the story and our connection to its characters. 
There’s also plenty of recognizable rites of passage and societal issues that so many young people face such as weight/size/appearance, coming out moments, discussions of pregnancy, rape and abortion. There are also moments of the characters struggling to celebrate their “brownness” while being bombarded by white culture. One of these topics that I personally appreciated was how microaggressions play such a huge factor between friends/acquaintances whether that be about race or being judgmental over someone’s choices. Seeing these characters openly discuss, fight and work toward improving themselves as people and come together in solidarity over traumatic shared experience was truly powerful. 
roller rinks and sugary drinks is a nostalgic look back on the moments that shape our lives and how we use those moments to break us or raise us up. Definitely worth seeing. 
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The cast of roller rinks and sugary drinks 
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Director: Kayla Ado
Playwright: Kayla Ado
Performers: Amariah Faulkner, Ayesha Maria Khan, Reem Rizk, Isabella Rose
Additional Artists: Dramaturgs: Sarah Miller, Annie Buckton. Stage Manager/Sound Designer: Priscila Gonzalez
Event Details
Price: $12
Venue: Player’s Guild of Hamilton, Queen St in Hamilton 
Genre: Theatre—Comedy, Theatre—Drama
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Sexual Content, Coarse Language. This play contains the recounting of rape from the victim's perspective.
Age Suitability: Parental Guidance (ages 13+)
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/roller-rinks-and-sugary-drinks-past-lives-production-company/
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steelcityreviews · 10 months
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FRINGE REVIEW: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Fat
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Two things I dislike about stand-up comedy: fat jokes and using fat jokes to make people laugh. As a plus-sized person, the cringe is real and if I am being honest, the premise of Doug Koning’s show about being fat and weight loss fads and failures made me very hesitant to attend. How relieved I was to discover that there is far more heart than there is mockery in this very personal and relatable story. 
Koning was made aware that his health was in trouble a few times in his life. He talks about not being sporty (and we related) and he talks about the Pizza Hut buffet (and we relate) and he talks about using food as a comfort when grieving (and we relate). The jokes are funny but not cruel....well, not too cruel. What they are are honest reflections and self-deprecations of a human being striving to be well and get through life. 
As the set continues, Koning details weight loss momentums and declines, the fear of dying and some harrowing stats about skin removal. It hit home. And we relate. 
As part of the Fringe, it’s an unexpected comedy show with immense heart and sincerity. Go and cheer incredibly loud for this one. 
Event Details
Price: $12
Genre: Storytelling/Solo Show, Theatre—Comedy
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Coarse Language
Age Suitability: Parental Guidance (ages 13+)
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/extremely-loud-and-incredibly-fat-2/
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steelcityreviews · 10 months
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FRINGE REVIEW: A CREATURE IS STIRRING
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Yippie-ki-yay Hamilton...comedian and storyteller extraordinaire Justin Shaw returns to the Mosaic Bar on Barton Street East with his latest solo show: A Creature Is Stirring. Shaw challenges traditional holiday narratives with a painfully true Christm-ish tale about a rodent problem in his Hamilton apartment - revealing his innermost insecurities. It is full of side anecdotes about his childhood, classic holiday films (and whether or not they count - and they do, just saying) and meeting the one he would spend many a cold winter’s night with... Phoebe the dog.
Shaw excels at storytelling and is without a doubt, one of Hamilton’s best comedians. He has such a gift for weaving multi-layered tales into a cohesive narrative which is no small feat in this business of show. The stories are relatable for anyone who’s ever rented a slummy apartment (with photographic evidence to boot), suffered from an unwanted furry guest, worked retail during the holidays or flown Swoop. It took no time at all for the audience to be listening intensely to every segment of his Christmas time nightmares and how he and his partner overcame them. We identified. We laughed. We gasped and we were shown the true meaning of Christm-ish.
The show has tremendous heart and vulnerability too with an end message about believing that touched me deeply. How impressive that comedy like Shaw’s has this ability. To say more would spoil this brilliant Christmas in July holiday special. Head to the Mosaic and see what’s stirring at the Fringe. This show is an absolute must-see. Ho.Ho.Go.
Event Details
Price: $12
Genre: Storytelling/Solo Show, Theatre—Comedy
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Coarse Language
Age Suitability: Parental Guidance (ages 13+)
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/a-creature-is-stirring/
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steelcityreviews · 10 months
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FRINGE REVIEW: Civilized: A Live Podcast Experience
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Company: Fable & Folly
Performers: Tyra Banda, Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Sean Howard, Phil Johnston, Eli Hamada McIlveen + Guest Stars!
Improv in space, oh my! For the second year in a row the improv crew of Fable and Folly’s CIVILIZED return to The Staircase Theatre and the deep annals of space...and as we all know, in space everyone can hear you scream....with laughter. In an nearly sold out house, the audience is treated to a darkly comedic ride with this award-winning cast of improvisers as they battle the threats of deep space (or die trying)! 
This performance featured guest star Nicole Passmore from Toronto’s Second City. Her ability to work with the absurd combination of audience suggestions for her characters never seemed to phase her. What a fantastic comedic talent who volleys with ease with the rest of this equally talented cast. There are incredibly strong team dynamics throughout. They instinctively know when a sketch is losing momentum and when to move on or end the scene. Unfortunately/fortunately, this only allows the audience to give brand new suggestions and see where it leads our fearless and funny troupe. 
Recorded as a podcast, huge praise must also be given to the audio playfulness of Eli Hamada McIlveen and his extensive collection of sound effects for ANY occasion. Who knew there were whip cracks in space?! 
Since every show recording is original, no matter what performance you see, you are guaranteed a good time. Go and support this phenomenally funny production. You will not be disappointed.  
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Event Details
Price: $12
Venue: The Staircase Studio Theatre, 27 Dundurn St N in Hamilton
Genre: Sketch Comedy/Improv, Theatre—Comedy
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Coarse Language
Age Suitability: Parental Guidance (ages 13+)
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/civilized-a-live-podcast-experience/
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steelcityreviews · 10 months
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FRINGE REVIEW: Unveiled
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Director: David MacMurray Smith
Written and performed by: Ana Mozol 
Additional Artists: Dramaturg: TJ Dawe
In this erotic, ethereal, fury-infused modern-day revisioning of the legend of Salomé, Ana Mozol powerfully stirs the depths of the female psyche, interweaving dreams with personal tales of love, loss, and truth.
Mozol shares two stories about her past which are curiously linked. The first is about her relationship with an extremely toxic man and the second is about her struggles performing the title role in Oscar Wilde’s play Salome (which is about a seductive and otherworldly woman who dances for King Herod and receives a gruesome reward in return). The connection is the dance mingled with the passion, rage and consequences of her decisions as a woman, lover and performer. It is, at the time of this review, the most personal story to hit the Fringe that I have seen.
There are few flaws with this performance and most of them stem from Mozol’s husky, sensual voice being drowned out during her most vulnerable moments by her music selections. We strain to hear and it frequently snaps us out of the dreamlike quality of her show. It is, thankfully, easy to get transfixed again but unfortunately, sound levels have been a consistent issue in this venue. 
The other slightly jarring aspect of Unveiled is the sudden change of tone from Mozol’s dreamlike past to a series of harrowing statistics regarding domestic abuse and assault toward women. This is not to suggest these disturbing facts are not an important element of the overall story. I sat with these numbers and her experience as part of them for quite some time post-show. 
It is a deeply resonating work and one that will leave you with plenty to reflect upon long after you leave the theatre. I highly recommend this. Don’t miss it as it only plays until July 28.
Event Details
Price: $12
Venue: The Staircase, Elaine Mae Theatre
Genre: Storytelling/Solo Show, Theatre—Drama
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Sexual Content, Coarse Language
Age Suitability: Mature (ages 18+)
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/unveiled/
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steelcityreviews · 10 months
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FRINGE REVIEW: GNOMES: A TRAUMATIC COMEDY
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Director: David Faulkner-Rundle
Playwright: Liz Buchanan
Performers: Carissa Kaye, Gregory Cruikshank, Crystal Rose Haygarth
Additional Artists: Vanessa Rundle-Fotheringham (stage manager), The Gnome Puppet Players 
Gnomes: A Traumatic Comedy is precisely what it sounds like. It’s a reflective comedy built around dealing with how people cope with a wide range of traumas, most of it stemming from dealing with our most recent COVID-19 pandemic. We are introduced to siblings Ellie and Sean. Sean (a sardonic but deeply committed Gregory Cruikshank) is a doctor working during an incredibly difficult time in the medical community, and Ellie (an eager yet notably vulnerable Carissa Kaye) is an artist struggling to find inspiration after her own past struggles. Ellie finds a modicum of success with creating art inspired by her love of puns and gnomes and an unexpected friendship with a divorced art teacher and gnome enthusiast (played with impressive resonance by Crystal Rose Haygarth). All three of these characters offer different perspectives on the hardships they face while living through lockdowns, conspiracy theorist rhetoric, abuse from partners and a drought of creative expression. 
As tired as we might feel watching creative endeavours about the pandemic, Gnomes is different. The writing by Liz Buchanan is so personal and yet captures a very united human experience which most pandemic-centric work seems to lack. It shows us that healing is not linear and working through the isolating trauma of the pandemic isn’t either. 
The direction and cast are equally strong, utilizing every moment on the stage. The energy on stage allows for plenty of laughs and empathic nods from those in the audience. To break up passages of time, there are some clever video clips of Ellie’s gnomes (now in puppet form) parodying popular films and even Shakespeare. It’s a very inventive, delightful part of this show and never detracts from the show’s core message of healing and hope.
Shows like this are what Fringe such a special place for us to gather together and connect. Our shared experience is cathartic and impactful just like this production. Gnombody should miss out on seeing this one. Gnombody. 
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Crystal Rose Haygarth (L) and Carissa Kaye (R) and a new gnome friend....
Event Details
Price: $12
Venue: The Staircase Theatre Brightroom, Dundurn Street
Genre: Puppetry, Theatre—Comedy, Theatre—Drama
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Coarse Language, Descriptions of abuse
Age Suitability: Parental Guidance (ages 13+)
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/gnomes-a-traumatic-comedy/
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steelcityreviews · 10 months
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FRINGE REVIEW: Charlie’s Riot
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Playwright: Laurel Marie Munro 
Performed by: Hilary Wheeler
Company: The Never and the Yes
In 1994 New Brunswick, in the aftermath of a traumatic abortion, 17-year-old Charlie grapples with a grim secret. Drawing strength and solace from the Riot Grrrl feminist movement, Charlie reckons with her trauma, and makes a decision that finally brings her secret to rest.
Hilary Wheeler is an incredibly brave performer. That has to be stated from the start. Taking on the role of Charlie with short-notice due to the original performer (and playwright) being unable to take the stage due to health complications is no easy thing to agree to, especially with the powerful and visceral nature of this solo performance. Wheeler may have had a punkish looking script nearby to aid her, but you barely notice as it comes off as if she is reading and reflecting from diary entries. Truly, what a feat to take on. Bravo. 
Charlie’s Riot is a phenomenal piece of theatre. It is written with exquisite attention paid to the female experiences of non-conformity, sex, unexpected pregnancy and the impossible conditions and circumstances surrounding abortion. Laurel Marie Munro weaves all of this together into page after page of spiraling questions, rage, abandonment and finally, a deeply sad but hopeful look toward the future. Every part of the 60 minute monologue has purpose. Every prop lends itself to the intensely personal and excruciatingly powerful story. By the end, you could hear a pin drop in the Staircase’s ironically named (for this production anyway) Brightroom followed by the loudest applause I’ve heard this entire festival. 
This show is not for the faint of heart. The subject matter is graphic and gut-wrenching but it is a story that needs to be seen, felt, heard and understood. I may have been part of the mandatory masked performance, but believe me when I tell you, this show left my jaw on the floor. I can honestly say I will never forget Charlie’s Riot and it will sit with me for a very long time. I encourage audiences to support this show and its powerhouse performer.
Event Details
Genre: Storytelling/Solo Show, Theatre—Drama
Venue: The Staircase Theatre’s Brightroom, Dundurn Street N in Hamilton
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Sexual Content, Coarse Language, Visceral descriptions of late-stage abortion
Age Suitability: Mature or Adult Accompaniment (16+)
Please note:  The artists team behind Charlie's Riot have come to the difficult decision to cancel their July 29 and 30th performance(s) with the Hamilton Fringe Festival
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/charlies-riot/
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steelcityreviews · 10 months
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FRINGE REVIEW: Hearsay
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Written and Performed by: Brie Watson and David Lahti
Award-winning comedians "brie & dave" present a comedy show in which each sketch is inspired by a song from the phenomenal classic rock album Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. As an avid fan of Fleetwood Mac, I had very high expectations for this concept and how it would play out in front of an audience. While most of the show is quite funny and had the sold out house on Saturday night engaged with the start of each new sketch, the laughter and momentum notably languished as the show progressed and left this reviewer disappointed by the wasted potential of such a rich concept for a comedy show. 
Hearsay is a clever title as it plays off being another word for Rumours. Brie and Dave throw in one-liners referencing songs from Fleetwood Mac that are supposed to tie in to their numerous sketches. The only time this truly has comedic impact is near the end while playing lovers in bed and a voiceover announcer forces them to play a game show which will “shatter their illusions of love.” Get it? Good. THIS is what the audience likely expected for the whole show: referential Fleetwood Mac humour while the sketches played out. 
There was great chemistry and strength in their act and this cannot be denied. Two of the sketches stood out due to the chaos of a prop bird and a very skilled “straight man” performance by Dave Lahti as an overbearing helicopter parent sending his child off to college. Perhaps allowing some audience suggestions and possibly improv opportunities would have brought some more cohesion to the overall production. Instead, the duo relied too heavily on callbacks to previous sketches and while initially very funny, became a crutch. 
With the iconic Rumours album cover parodied by brie&dave, they clearly have no problems marketing this show and Hearsay will draw in audiences with ease. Even with my disappointment, Hearsay is an undeniably fun show and there is a great deal of talent and charm between these two sketch comedians. If they remount this production in the future, more attention and direction should be given to incorporating the Fleetwood Mac tie ins to enhance their sketches and trim down repetitive aspects of the show. 
If you enjoy comedy sketches about cults, Zoom dates, bread dresses (no, you didn’t misread that) and condoms passed down generation to generation, this might just be the show for you. 
Event Details
Price: $12
Venue: The Staircase, Elaine Mae Theatre - Dundurn Street in Hamilton
Genre: Sketch Comedy/Improv
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Sexual Content, Coarse Language
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/hearsay/
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FRINGE REVIEW: Church Boyfriends & Other Impure Thoughts
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Director: Sara Culley
Written and performed by: Alison Fishburn
CHURCH BOYFRIENDS & OTHER IMPURE THOUGHTS is a solo performance about the coming of age sexuality of a white evangelical Christian teenager in Florida, and the boys who were too intimidated to have sex with her. Playing to a near sold out house on Saturday afternoon, this charming production was full of visual and physical comedy with plenty of enthusiasm from its lead Alison Fishburn. 
Fishburn’s natural charm wins us over almost immediately as she describes us all as either friends, family, morbidly curious or perverts which are, as she says proudly, “my kind of people.” Her stories, all true, are a tour of her sexual awakening and describe, in detail, the pitfalls of purity culture and the hypocrisy of her faith.
The show is an absolute delight and Fishburn commands the black box theatre space at Theatre Aquarius with ease. She utilizes the space with a series of eisles, flip charts and magnet boards and these visual aides are hilariously graphic and enhance her stories rather than being a crutch for less polished material. 
While years of foreplay may not be sustainable, Fishburn’s personal and relatable piece certainly is. It speaks to a wide range of faith practices and people. It is an unexpected gem at this year’s Fringe. Definitely worth seeing! 
Event Details
Price: $12
Venue: Theatre Aquarius Studio, King William Street in Hamilton 
Genre: Storytelling/Solo Show, Theatre—Comedy
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Coarse Language, sexual imagery 
Age Suitability: Parental Guidance (ages 14+)
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/church-boyfriends-other-impure-thoughts/
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steelcityreviews · 10 months
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FRINGE REVIEW: For Your Entertainment
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Company: Bold Studios
Written, Directed and Performed by: Angelica Reid 
Additional Artists: Stage Manager: Ese Orogun
How much control do you think you have outside of your algorithm?
This is the question that presents itself over and over again in this visually impressive but narratively lackluster production. As an audience, we experience the blur between reality and virtual fantasy through manic, dizzying array of images, voiceovers, text based arguments and eventual assimilation to an all-consuming media algorithm.
It's a fascinating concept and two years ago, on our computer screens during Digital Fringe, it would have wowed. It's clear this has been a labour of love for this company to produce and Angelica Reid (when she makes her brief appearance on stage), demonstrates with a sad, defeatist tone the impact that social media has on the human spirit. If only this was enough to strengthen the overall narrative. There's incredible artistry with rows of boxes acting as media screens and the projections upon them are clever and unnerving. But as a staged production with very limited human interaction, it's difficult to find something or someone to connect with. Perhaps, in the end, that's the point.
If you're intrigued by powerful imagery, relevant issues in the online world and skilled media design, check this production out. It's for your entertainment after all.
Event Details
Price: $12
$5 Kids Tickets Available
Kids Under 2: FREE!
Venue: Theatre Aquarius Studio, King William St in Hamilton
Genre: Storytelling/Solo Show
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Strobe Lights, Other
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/for-your-entertainment/
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FRINGE REVIEW: Death: A Love Story
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Written and Directed by: Max Ackerman
Performers: Sivert Das, Sophie Rivers
Company: Dandelion Theatre
There's one person you think about before you die: that's the person you care about most….
Jack (Das) and Moonie (Rivers) have not seen each other since their break up three years ago. When they awaken to find that they have died and ended up in a purgatorial space, they must work together to figure out how they met their demise in order to pass on. With only a sentient voice providing cryptic clues, Jack and Moonie realize that their lives - and deaths - are more connected than they realize.
Max Ackerman's Death: A Love Story explores the human experience that we can never really know or understand. There are many bittersweet and powerful concepts presented to the audience as the characters of Jack and Moonie come to terms with their passing. The strong chemistry between the leads helps the audience care about their plight and eventual acceptance of their fate. By the show's conclusion, the audience in the Theatre Aquarius studio were openly weeping and giving a well-earned standing ovation. 
In just 45 minutes, this production demonstrates how love can prevail even when there are no second chances and that acceptance truly sets you free. It is a deeply impactful addition to the Hamilton Fringe and worth seeing. 
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Event Details
Price: $12
Venue: Theatre Aquarius Studio, King William Street, Hamilton 
Genre: Theatre—Comedy, Theatre—Drama
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Coarse Language, Other
Age Suitability: Parental Guidance (ages 13+)
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/death-a-love-story/
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FRINGE REVIEW: CRINGE MOM
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Director: Michael Smith
Playwright and Performed by: Janice Israeloff
Stand up comedian Janice Israeloff tells cringey jokes while her alter ego, a distinguished professor of Cringeology, provides a pseudo-intellectual analysis. The audience is treated to a hilarious and, at times, crude exploration of defining what IS cringe? What are the different types of cringe? How is the concept of cringe used as tool to ensure conformity and oppress marginalized voices and so much more.
Upon first glance, I was skeptical of this deep dive into cringe culture and cringe enthusiasts as I am what Israeloff describes as “compassionate cringe”...a person who feels embarrassment for others deeply. It is often why I don’t attend much stand-up comedy. I hate to see people fail. How fortunate I was to have that skepticism wash away with this extremely well written piece by a mother of three who embraces her inner and outer cringey nature with sass, intelligence and complete control of her surroundings. She shies away from nothing with topics ranging from sex after 50, the genitalia of female hyenas and addressing the double standards in the world of stand-up comedy.
The performance is staged so that Isreaoff can quickly transition between the professor and comedian roles. It gets repetitive but doesn’t lose much momentum. Kudos to her stage manager/tech for running these transitions so smoothly with lights and sound cues that add even more hilarity to the show. 
Israeloff’s overall message is one that shows a great deal of heart and unexpected impact: Do not be afraid to be cringey. If Cringeology was a course at school, I would be signing up immediately. Go give this show the validation it truly deserves.
Event Details
Price: $12
Genre: Storytelling/Solo Show, Theatre—Comedy
Duration: 60 mins
Warnings: Sexual Content, Coarse Language
Age Suitability: Mature (ages 18+)
For tickets, please visit: https://hftco.ca/events/cringe-mom/
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