Matthew Martin

I had to wait the entire festival to see this show. And it was incredibly worth it. I had no idea what to expect, and that was awesome! Lanzet and Voeltner took the stage and from the first lines out of their mouths until the last, they had me. With some expert direction from Andy Eninger, these two comedians had us laughing many times, crying a couple of times, and secretly grinning to ourselves at others. It is such a pleasure to watch two people who work so well together play on stage and ... full review

If there is one show that fits its venue like a glove, it's The Load-In! David Svengalis has crafted such a play that you forget you are watching one and actually feel you're at the venue waiting for a concert to begin. With characters you know you've seen before and an attitude that basically says, "I don't give a F**K," this show will have you smiling from start to finish. The cast is at the top of their game as each character struggles through a tough day of events just to get to a performa... full review

What an amazing story. It's hard to comprehend the experiences of Greg's life that feel almost out of a film. To witness his journey and see the shear courage it has taken him to push on and never quite is really beautiful. His show is not only worth seeing, but inspiring on so many levels.... full review

Only knowing that this was a one-woman show, I was amazed to find that that was understated. The work that Lincoln has put into this simple script by Menekseoglu is amazing! Under the direction of Weier, Rebecca brings the audience right into her house, her madness, and the darkness that has been haunting her. From the moment the audience enters, and Rebecca is huddled in a corner on the stage, we already know that this is not your normal story. And we are so glad. This show, while running un... full review

It's always a pleasure to walk into a show with no knowledge of what to expect and get blown out of your seat! This show had me on the edge from the first line to the curtain call! The amazing work that Semaj and Tomas put into their characters and into the connection between each other is incredible, not to mention electrifying. Writer/director Edwards has put together a show that truly is a must see and well worth any admission they place on their tickets. It is truly a joy to watch talent li... full review

As a child of musicals I was completely won over by this production. Going in I had no idea what to expect. And I'm so glad! From the opening number by the Timeheart, to the follow up by the hero, I was captured. The cast and crew did an incredible job taking the audience on a journey they would never forget. The musical direction by Sam Johnides and the vocal talent of the cast provides some of the most catchy and most heartfelt songs of the festival. With the brilliant staging and producti... full review

What a lovely show to catch at the Fringe this year. I really didn't know what to expect, but was totally in awe of this show. It's not an easy thing to find two shows that go so well together in order to create an overall evening of theater. However, the three amazing ladies on stage and fabulous direction by Robinson make this the perfect evening! Such great stories that will definitely keep you talking well after you've left the theatre. Ashe, Margolis and Whitney command such presence on ... full review

To be honest, I didn't know what to expect with his show. But I am so glad I saw this show. As someone who loves old Hollywood, I adored so much of this show. Wright's amazing ability to become each character so clearly so that you could easily put yourself in Mary's shoes was incredible. Not only that, her choice to have Mary speak no lines and basically be a silent movie star was probably the best thing of the show. It worked so well and added so much to this story. I would totally recom... full review

Breathtaking. Excellent. Beautiful. Only a few words to describe the opus. As a huge fan of the book I was both enthralled by this masterpiece, and a little sad. And by that I mean it's too short. And knowing the story and Kelly, I know it's on its way to a bigger stage with so much more room to play. With the incredible music & lyrics by Kelly and Matt Dahan, the actors take you on an amazing trip that brings you to such an emotional place. And while there are still a few pieces not as stro... full review

I suppose there's only so much you can say about bloody brilliance! Bella Merlin has crafted such a beautiful piece about a woman so interesting that you wanna just stay in the story even after it's over. The simplicity of the set and the amazing direction of Anderson make this show shine from start to finish. That Bella begins the show well before you're even in your seats truly shows just what a master storyteller she really is. This show is definitely in my Top 5 this year and should be on ... full review