Amy Nancarrow

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FRINGE 2018: Viggo Venn: Pepito – 3.5K – GOUD

Viggo Venn is a name to watch. Whilst Venn’s show Pepito definitely needs a little polishing, there are stretches of comedy in there that signify that this man is a fantastic clown, comedian, and generally nice guy. Venn’s show is equal parts sketch comedy, audience interaction, and ode to cucumbers (not a euphemism). Venn becomes Pepito, …

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Fringe 2018: Socially [un]acceptable – 4.5K

By Amy. There are some Fringe shows that stick with you long after you leave. They make you contemplate your own experiences, opinions, and beliefs. Socially [un]acceptable, a no-holds-barred piece by Laura Desmond, is definitely one of those shows. An honest, unflinching look at both the sexual assaults experienced by Desmond throughout her life, and …

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Fringe 2018: Tessa Waters – Volcano, GOUD – 4K

By Amy. In her latest show Volcano, at about forty minutes in, Tessa Waters promises a damn good story – and on that she delivers. What she also manages to deliver on is an hour filled with improv, physical comedy, and making sure that the audience is having a great time. Waters spends the hour trying to …

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Fringe Review – Cull – RCC 4K

Social media is ever present and ever at hand in the 21st century and Patrick Durnan Silva and Honor Wolff from The Very Good Looking Initiative bring this right to the front of mind. Two good friends, deciding that their social media presence is overwhelming decide to cull some of their activities. As the show progresses …

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FRINGE 2017 – Trainspotting Live – 4K

I’ve always had a mixed relationship with Trainspotting. Having seen the movie several times, I often waver between thinking that the film is either: a) a cult classic and searingly honest view into the life of addiction, and b) seeing it simply as a bunch of selfish people destroying their lives and the lives of …

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FRINGE 2017 – We Live By The Sea – 5K

If you’re looking for a unique, moving, and uplifting Fringe experience, then We Live By The Sea is the show for you. Katy, a fifteen-year-old girl who is on the autism spectrum, is cared for by her elder sister, Hannah. Her only friend is Paul Williams, her imaginary dog, the only thing that manages to …

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FRINGE 2017 – Wicked Wizards from the East – 3.5K

All of the Wicked Wizards from the East are bucking against stereotypes: all of the magicians claim that despite being expected to become doctors, accountant, and lawyers, they decided to become performers, much to their parents’ chagrin. The magicians stick to this theme throughout their performance, which includes a lot of genuinely mind-boggling slight-of-hand magic …

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FRINGE 2017 – Dave Callan: Every Video Clip Ever – 3.5K

Dave Callan, well-known Australian comedian, one-time Rove Live panellist and Triple J host, takes on the challenge of recreating countless famous video clips throughout history. Joined by some audio-visual help and a couple of back-up dancers, Callan’s energy doesn’t let up for the hour-long tribute to the classics. He works through over thirty years of famous video …

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FRINGE 2017 – Zach Zucker: Human Person – 4.5K

Zach Zucker, the ‘Zach’ half of 2017 Fringe comedy hit – and winner of the coveted weekly Fringe award for Best Comedy – “Zach and Viggo: Thunderflop” also brings his excellent solo show Human Person to this year’s Fringe Festival. Human Person sees Zach experimenting with a range of ridiculous and hilarious characters, including the recurring “Theatre …

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FRINGE 2017 – The Paris Underground Cabaret – 3K

The Paris Underground Cabaret sticks to its theme – parisian music, an emcee with a thick french accent, and costumes that consist of striped tops, red berets, and monochrome everything. There are acts in the catacombs of the City of Light, and war-time lovers dance forlornly. The problem with being a cabaret act at the …

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