Night Witches

"Night Witches" energetically weaves together seemingly disparate threads - feminism, combat, heavy metal, puppetry - to spotlight people and deeds that might but shouldn't be forgotten, and truths about bravery and action that ought to be obvious if we would only see and face them. This story will become only more rich and successful as it grows beyond its Fringe debut.... full review

Loved it. I do want to learn more about these heroic women.... full review

A must see of HFF16. Night Witches hits on all levels. Easy to watch, because the practiced professionals are clear, crisp, and confident. An enveloping world with a compelling story, and plenty of humor to drive the poignancy home.... full review

Go see it!... full review

Terrific, fun piece of theatre. I laughed a lot, and shed a tear or two near the end. Well done. ... full review

Entertaining and delightful history lesson. Everyone shines. Thank you, Team Night Witches, for bringing this incredible story to life.... full review

Super cool!... full review

Fantastic show! The story is beautiful, the script is smart and funny, compelling performances by the whole cast, with some sexy tech and sound design. Go see this show! You will thank yourself :)... full review

This stunning true story of the young women who risked and gave their lives to fight the Nazis by the cover of night is an absolute must-see.... full review

A solid dramatization of the Soviet Union's World War II female night bombing groups known by the Nazis as the "Night Witches." Strong ensemble work with many notable performances including Heather Schmidt as a neophyte teenager who becomes one of the unit's bravest pilots, and by Curt Bonnem who shuffles German, French and Russian accents as though they were a deck of playing cards. The production includes black light effects and a way cool glow-in-the-dark model of a German Messerschmidt 110.... full review