Guy van Egmond Sometimes you come across a concept that’s so good, you’re simply grateful that someone thought of it. Shout-out to Binge Culture for deciding that Werewolf (or Mafia, for some) could work with 10 times the players and a sound and lighting budget. The resulting show is a great homage to the game, balancing comedy and thriller to produce a very entertaining theatre experience.
Guy van Egmond Bare bones yet unavoidably gripping, Remote Viewing’s take on Frankenstein breathes new life into the familiar tale of bodily experiments and social isolation. Created by director Alessandro Visentin and performer Calvin Petersen, the work was billed as a solo show. However, Petersen proved to be a resourceful actor who used everything in the room--including the audience--to tell Mary Shelley’s gothic tale.
Tadhg Mackay Farrago Bazaar (written and directed by Cassandra Tse) is an experience unlike anything I have experienced, theatre or otherwise. For two hours on a Saturday afternoon I forgot about Wellington, left my own life behind, stepped into the shoes of my character Mo and into a world that felt real and, I believe for everyone attending, it was.
Campbell Wright For My Family, and Yours is a beautiful reflection on love and close familial relationships.
From the moment we enter Nautilus studio, Ravi the Poet is introducing himself to every audience member individually. Don’t let his soft voice fool you, Ravi is one of the most engaging performers I’ve ever seen with a guitar in hand. Jenny Nimon According to the entry on the Fringe website, ‘something unexpected has come to life in Martin Luckie Park’. Barbarian Productions’ latest venture, U R Here (directed by Jo Randerson), describes itself as an open-world-video-game-inspired showing where you can pick your own path through the park with friends, and based on the company, the cast and Barbarian’s resources, I have high expectations.
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