2025 Audience Reviews
Member Reviews
The following reviews were submitted by Fringe Member: Arthur Coleridge
Company: SUPERMOON
Show: All Your Shimmering Gold
Venue: Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre
Critical vibrant storytelling
I can't say enough about this show. Its different from anything I've seen in all my years attending fringe. Visionary new work like this is exactly why theatre matters and everyone should see their last two shows. Bravo!
Company: Jackdonkey Productions
Show: 503
Venue: Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre
Good images, lacks clarity
First of all, I want to say that there are moments of this show that really work. Hawken Paul carries with music that fills out the world. Jeffrey Nolan's performance is very good. However, the latter half of the storytelling became unclear. By the time the key moments of audience participation came, our crowd was confused. I definitely saw striking images onstage, but I didn't feel substance for all of them. I think this piece gestures at message with less follow through than I wanted. I see a version of this piece that is more centered, more focused, more complete, perhaps by expanding the cast and improving flow and structure. Paul's musicianship (how much was original music?!) really impressed me, though. Overall, I think while this piece delivers good performances and the image of a polished show, it lacks direction and focus beyond the image.
Company: Jennifer Vosters
Show: Songs Without Words (or, The Mendelssohn Play)
Venue: Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre
A hidden gem of a touring artist!
Really into how the research and care comes through here. Polished production, great tech and a focused, contrasting performance from a dynamic performer. Put it on your list!