Take Me To The Poorhouse

comedy · take me to the poorhouse · Ages 13+ · Nigeria

one person show world premiere
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Review by DOUG KNOTT

June 28, 2013 certified reviewer

My overall impression

Liz Femi Wilson is an sophisticated expert performer, good enough to play Sat Night Live or any level. Here’s she’s mostly… comedy. Her performance is a tour-de-force of characters (mostly in her native Nigeria) who are exquisitely human and universal. The play is a true slice-of-life in a well, “adorable” little girl’s life, so maybe it’s a cheerful puddle of school, friends and family. The family meet adversity, the poorhouse may loom and Wali’s hot square room where they end up is tough, but Liz’s incredible performance ability shines right through it like a search-light. Bravo, Liz.

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