By Olivia Henry The Beyoncé Dance Workshop is just as the name suggests: a class that teaches Beyoncé Knowles’ signature dance routines to some of her most popular songs. For those of you who don’t know who Beyoncé is; First of all, where have you been?! And second, I’m sorry for the outburst. …
Tag: Fringe 2015
Feb 19
Fringe 2015 – Shotspeare Presents Romeo and Juliet – The Garden of Unearthly Delights – Umbrella Revolution – 4K
By Tom Eckert Shotspeare is what you get when fraternity initiation and classical theatre have a love child. If that sounds like something you would enjoy, then this show is for you. Nearer to a drinking game than a traditional play, as you are ushered in you are reminded there is in fact a bar …
Feb 18
FRINGE 2015: Destroyer of Worlds – Tuxedo Cat: Cusack Theatre – 5K
Depending on which circles you move in, and/or the tone of your voice, describing a play as being perfect Fringe fare can be a ringing endorsement or a dire warning. I want to assure you that, when I say this about Destroyer of Worlds, I mean it in the most complimentary way possible. The “seriously, …
Feb 18
Fringe 2015 – Limbo – The Garden of Unearthly Delights: Aurora Spiegeltent – 5K
By Tom Eckert It shouldn’t really surprise anyone anymore that Limbo is phenomenal. Held in the fantastical Aurora Spiegeltent, dark, moody and lined with mirrors which have you looking over your shoulder for phantasms you are not entirely sure aren’t there. It is as though someone distilled the essence of cirque, set it alight …
Feb 17
FRINGE 2015: Medicine – Bakehouse Theatre: The Studio – 4.5K
TJ Dawe has an unassuming presence as he takes to the stage, but once he starts to speak, this transforms into a quiet powerfulness that engages and holds your attention. He tells the story of his quest to understand his inner workings more intimately through consumption of ayahuasca, a psychotropic plant (the Medicine of the …
Feb 17
FRINGE 2015: Stop Start – Bakehouse Theatre: Main Stage – 5K
At its heart, Stop Start is an intricately crafted portrait of two brothers, estranged for a long time, with a shared past, but with very different recollections of the details. It is also an interesting exploration of addiction and craving, their history, and the different ways they can manifest themselves. The show has a self-aware …
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