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Napoleon's Secret Diary
"So why did Napoleon keep his hand tucked in his jacket like that? Apparently, to hide his secret diary - the one where he reveals he was just a timid guy who wanted to be left alone, but blundered into military genius. Okay, so maybe this show isn't completely historically accurate, but Napoleon's Secret Diary is one of the most sure-fire hours of fun you'll find at the Fringe. Writer/performer Ryan Gladstone plays the little general with vulnerability, total charm, and dead-on comic chops. He's silly enough for the kids to enjoy, skilled enough for the grown-ups to appreciate. Go, and pass this secret on to your friends - they'll thank you for it. - FIVE STARS" (CBC Winnipeg) 65 minutes
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Jumpin' Jack
"Albert is a captivating story teller. His script is meticulously crafted and unpredictable at every turn, and he delivers his wry one liners with killer comic timing. Go see this show. It's more than rock and roll, and you'll like it." (Georgia Straight) This coming-of-age tale with a twist follows the adventures of the "forgotten progeny of the greatest Rock 'n' Roll god on the planet," Mick Jagger. Back for a third appearance at Uno ( Scraping the Surface, Objects in the Mirror are Stranger than they Appear ) festival favourite Lyle Victor Albert brings Jumpin' Jack's quest for roots to life with a wry humour that touches on the universal desire to be connected to something bigger than ourselves. Nominated for the 2008 Siminovitch Prize for Playwrighting, The Globe and Mail says: "Albert again defies expectations. He's captivating." 80 minutes
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AfterLife
Winner: Best Female Performer, 2008 Victoria Fringe. FIVE STARS - "Superbly performed, an absolute must-see show." (Monday Magazine) "It's mesmerizing to watch" (Times Colonist). On the surface, AfterLife is a play about karma and reincarnation, dropping in on a significant day in the life of three women in three very different eras of time. Ruth, a 1928 Appalachian midwife, would kill for a family. Marion, a 1950's homemaker, needs to discover her true yogic nature. And Karma, a slowly unraveling film producer, would settle for a bit of sanity. What do these three seemingly disconnected women have in common? Nothing. Oh, and everything. "Simmons is an exceptional actor and a remarkable story-teller. There were moments when I could feel the hairs standing up on the back of my neck. I recommend seeing this extraordinary work before it's scaled up to a much larger production with a higher ticket price." (reviewvancouver.com) sunsetgunproductions.com 70 Minutes |
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