5:45

A stellar solo show! Abi has such a strong and clear voice, both in her writing and acting, and gives so much heart to a character obsessed with efficiency in life. I found the journey from finding safety in routine to the crumbling sense of security when you lose control to be profound and very relatable. Abi's performance was beautiful and dynamic – honest, funny, and personal. I hope this show continues on beyond Fringe!... full review

Fantastic play, both witty and devastating. Abi puts on an amazing one woman performance.... full review

She settles you in just to devastate you. ... full review

Engaging from before the show starts, all the way to curtain call. I can’t imagine a better way to spend 45 minutes.... full review

Very good.... full review

Dark and witty! My favorite kind of show. Extremely well written and beautifully told. ... full review

An incredible performance anchored in authenticity and love for theatre. Abi is a brave and welcome new voice who shines as she commands our empathy from the first moments. Laugh out loud funny, poignant, and tragically timely, I encourage anyone with good taste to see 5:45 and support Abi. 5:45 is the reason we love the theater. ... full review

The writing was masterful, the performance was profoundly stirring—blending humor and heartbreak with effortless grace. It made me both laugh and cry, and it left a mark that I’ll carry with me for a long time. When the lights came up, the entire audience sat in stunned silence, glancing at one another with wide eyes and full hearts. Some experiences transcend words, and this was one of them. So instead of writing an essay, I’ll simply say this: go see it.... full review

An endearing, captivating journey into the mind, heart and soul of someone all too human... full review

What starts as a comedic portrayal of a type-A, over-achieving woman turns into a serious exploration of what happens when disorder enters an otherwise by-the-clock life. Performer Abi Watkinson pens and performs an intimate solo show as a character with a story to tell. And that story focuses on appreciating life's untidy moments versus striving for perfection in them. While this is not Abi's personal story, her character, Maya, communicates with the audience in a straight-forward, matter-of-fact way. Her various perceptions are incredibly funny as is the delivery. It would be very thought-provoking to see a second half or part to Maya's journey. Perhaps it would focus on the aftermath of her ordeal. Diving in deeper with the unsett... full review