Well, here we are at about the mid way point in the Fringe. So far 31 shows seen and 23 reviewed. For all things Fringe and a complete schedule of events and plays click HERE!
And now… The standings thus far:
GOLD: 10
These are the “Oh my God!” shows. Leave your rich dying aunt’s bedside, cancel the conference on world peace at the U.N., and tell Rhianna or Chris Hemsworth, “Sorry Sweetie, not tonight I’ve got theatre,” Just go. These shows won’t disappoint.
VOICES *
HONORABLE MENTION
OBLIVIOUS: A VIDEOGAME THEATRE EXPERIENCE
SILVER: 9
These are the “wow” shows. Solid work, solid performances and shows well worth seeing.
METAFAM *
AMY SNOWDEN IN CASTING CONFESSIONS FROM LA TO LA *
BLOODY BEAUTIFUL
HOW TO BE A VIRGIN (IN 12 MORALLY AMBIGUOUS STEPS) *
MR. MARK TWAIN ANSWERS ALL YOUR QUESTIONS *
BRONZE: 9
The “okay” shows. Read the reviews but make up your own minds. If the show sparks your interest in some way, well check it out. One man’s “bronze” is another man’s “gold.”
SNATCHED (STORIES FROM DOWN THERE) *
BREAK IN *
ALL THE BEST KILLERS ARE LIBRARIANS *
NO AWARD: 2
This is a new category. Look, there’s a heck of a lot of shows to see and our time is limited. Sorry, but in the brutal triage of theatre, these shows are set outside the tent with red crosses drawn on their foreheads.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) *
EAR WAX: 1
Okay, villagers, we’ll all meet at the castle, don’t forget to bring your torches and pitchforks, at midnight we march. Death to the abomination!
BUMP IN THE NIGHT: TALES OF MONSTERS AND FOOLS *