Monday, July 7, 2008

Fringe 2008


As we reach the middle point of the 2008 Toronto Fringe Festival, we thought we would put out a small list of works which we are highly recommending so far this year.

Gameshow: The Musical
Play by: Kathy Anderson Presented by: J. Biel Productions
Royal St. George's Auditorium
Show times: Tues, July 8 @ 10:30 PM Fri, July 11 @ 3:30 PM Sun, July 13 @ 7:30 PM

Such an enjoyable piece of theatre. Full of energy and lovable Ryerson grads.

It's just a phase
Play by: Marissa Gregoris Presented by: Gregarious Productions
Venue 3: THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE MAINSPACE
Show times: Mon, July 7 @ 7:00 PM Tues, July 8 @ 2:45 PM Wed, July 9 @ 4:15 PM Fri, July 11 @ 12:30 PM Sat, July 12 @ 8:45 PM

Impressive script work from Marissa Gregoris.

Hung to Dry
Play by: Peggy Harowitz, Donna Maloney, Carly Spencer
Presented by: RumRaisin Productions
Venue 4: THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE BACKSPACE
Show times: Mon, July 7 @ 4:00 PM Tues, July 8 @ 5:00 PM Thu, July 10 @ 2:45 PM Sat, July 12 @ 6:15 PM Sun, July 13 @ 5:45 PM

Hilarious. This three women, sixty minute sketch show is knee slapping fun.

Rum and Vodka
Play by: Conor McPherson Presented by: Cart/Horse Theatre
Venue 8: TARRAGON THEATRE EXTRASPACE
Show times: Fri, July 11 @ 11:30 PM Sat, July 12 @ Noon Sun, July 13 @ 9:00 PM

Follows a Dublin man as he recounts a three day sex and alcohol binge fest. Script writer Conor McPherson does a nice job here of producing a one man monologue that really works. Really fine acting from Matthew Gorman helps as well.

The Christian Republican Fundraiser in Dayton Tennessee
Play by: Grant Tilly Presented by: Bloomfield Productions
Venue 27: THE CAMERON HOUSE
Show times: Mon, July 7 @ 7:30 PM Tue, July 8 @ 5:00 PM Wed, July 9 @ 7:30 PM Fri, July 11 @ 5:15 PM Sat, July 12 @ 7:00 PM Sun, July 13 @ 3:00 PM

A country-rock musical where liberal protesters crash a Republican Fundraiser in Tennessee. A really great musical here, the songwriting is especially good.

For tickets go to: http://www.fringetoronto.com/
JH

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