Not My Grandmother's Daughter

A bespoke, earnest piece of work that will stay with you long after you’ve left the theatre. This show is a rare gem. Read no further— just go and experience the quiet magic of “Not My Grandmothers Daughter”. ... full review

A beautiful and touching show. ... full review

I met Michael Franco at the Fringe opening party and had little idea what I was in for when we negotiated a comp swap. This show is like none other. I felt gently transported to the tender world of a young woman in the rural South. The shadow puppetry was exquisite and I felt so mesmerized by Harley Walker's recall of sweet times and difficult moments. This play is special!... full review

"Not My Grandmother’s Daughter" is a heartwarming and enchanting exploration of family history through the art of shadow puppetry. Harley's warm and whimsical performance, combined with the show's magical technical elements, create a deeply personal and resonant narrative that captivates from start to finish.... full review

Harley is a joy to watch. The love that she has for both her art and storytelling are infectious. You have never seen a show like this before. It weaves stories with visuals in such a unique way. I felt like I was transported to a backyard in the South. Harley has such kindness in her storytelling and loved when she talked about the complex relationships that has affected her own life. A beautiful show. ... full review

Haley is breathtaking, pure and such a joy to watch her share through storytelling in such imaginative ways incorporating puppetry, lightening & bare minimum props. Her work is effortless and she lives truly in the moment. Just brilliant. ... full review

The show is literally and figuratively a beautiful fairy-lit backyard of reminiscence and inspection. ... full review

Through shadow puppetry and simple, succinct storytelling, Harley has crafted an incredibly moving piece about letting go.... full review

The show is a poetic presentation of a colorful character. I've never seen a show less interested in being a show. It didn't feel like a performance. It felt more like a good conversation with a friend you haven't seen in a long time. Familiar yet foreign.... full review

A lovely story told by a charming story-teller. Harley Brooke Walker invokes the special relationship with her grandmother and the soothing salvation it provides. ... full review