Countdown to Fringe #42 - life, the universe and everything...

 For me there are a few companies I ALWAYS go to at the Fringe.

Why?

  • Because they make me laugh
  • Because they do new work and it's never the same old thing
  • Because they pay attention to detail
  • Because they always strive for excellence
Not all my favourite companies are presenting this year, but two are: Guys in Disguise (Puck Bunnies) and Whizgiggling (Lady Porn). 

I'm very excited about seeing Puck Bunnies this year. True Story: The first time they did it was had that really bad smoke from fires and I was very nauseous with severe headaches for several days of the Fringe so I missed it (I had a ticket so they still got paid!). I heard it was hilarious, and as a sister of three Hockey Playing brothers, I am hoping that I will be able to tap into all the inside jokes. I also went to high school in a city that had an AJHL Team and likely knew girls who would 'fit the description'. 

But it's also a Guys in Disguise show. On the surface it's drag, but their shows are much more than that. Yes, there's quite a few double and triple entendres, but there's always something sweet and touching and very thoughtful about their scripts that make it more than just a laugh-out-loud show. And they never fail on the costume and production design! It's always outstanding!
Whizgiggling Productions is the company that has brought the hilarious The Best Little Newfoundland Christmas Pageant...Ever! to Edmonton for the last decade or so. They have more recently brought the Destination plays to the Fringe. Destination Wedding was presented during the scaled down Fringe that happened after the one that never was. Three excellent local actors (Michelle Todd, Kristin Johnston and Cheryl Jameson) anchor this group with direction and playwrighting from the fabulous Trevor Schmidt. They followed up with Destination Vegas last year, and this year they are bringing us Lady Porn. I'm not sure what to expect, except I know that we're likely to see some outrageous characters and a hilarious storyline. Something tells me it's also not for kids! 

Anyhow, I have my tickets for both these and I can't wait for the belly laughs! 

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