Fringe #42 - Monday, August 21 - Two more shows, visiting and WORD OF MOUTH!

I only took in two shows today, I had tentative plans for a third but hadn't bought the ticket and when I got around to it the show (Cabaret of Murder) was Sold Out so I was out of luck there. Let that be a lesson to you all - do not count on tickets being available at the last minute, especially for the shows you want to see. It pays to buy in advance to avoid disappointment. So even though I didn't get to see that show, I did run into friends on the Fringe Site and had a couple of wonderful visits. Fringe is mostly theatre, but not only theatre and I must admit it is the best place for seeing friends and having a quick catch up! I had a good visit with my friend Kristin whose show Lady Porn is on at the Fringe this year (I hear it's hilarious and am going to see it tomorrow!) and my friend Lucas whose show The Clockmaker is also on this year (It has twice made my WORD OF MOUTH list, but I can't fit it in until the last slot of the Fringe on Sunday night!). 


What I did get to see were two very funny shows, both of which I recommend you check out. First I saw In Waking Life at the Yardbird. It was very, very funny. I picked it because it was the Pick of the Toronto Fringe and it's not hard to see why. It's family friendly, but clever and combines improv with script featuring the Synsk Sisters: two charming psychics who have come here to fix all of your problems. They use many devices to do this: from astrology, to the Magic 8 Ball, to paper Fortune Tellers, and a Crystal Ball. They also have their own problems that emerge while delving into the problems and questions of the audience. Both actors are quick on their feet and always in character and it was delightful! Check it out! 


Next up was Puck Bunnies from Guys in Disguise. So funny, and very good. I always love how they creatively layer in social issues without lecturing and some of it hit very close to home. But don't worry, it's not preachy. The trio of Tammy, Tina and Tanya show the many sides of the hockey player girlfriend - the Puck Bunnies who are there to support the players no matter what. These are girls who might wear a pussy hat but feel if you get the right boyfriend (on the team) then you don't have to really do feminism. As I said, it's more than just the laughs and the double entendres, it's clever, tightly delivered and the costumes and make-up are so on-point! A definite DON'T MISS for me and clearly for many others. This is not a show you can wait to get tickets to. It was packed today and I expect will be for all their shows! 


WORD OF MOUTH - Monday, August 21st

DomestiKATE: Comedy Circus Show
The Clockmaker
Shakespeare's Sirens
The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes
Anatolia Speaks
Life After Life After Hockey
Gordon's Big Bald Head
Titanical the Musical
The Family Crow
what the hell was that!?
Finding Your Voice
Let's Talk About Your Death
Tree

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