Trickster

Totally unique, funny and beautiful... full review

Trickster is a much-needed shot in the arm for anyone looking for a "theatre" theatre show. A wonderful ensemble, spectacular staging, and very inventive tech make this a truly unique experience at Fringe. ... full review

Trickster is a rich, fast-moving journey through the history of the trickster myth, performed by a fantastic cast. It's astonishing how much the show fits into its runtime. If you're seeing clown or comedy at Fringe, this feels like required viewing—a must-see introduction to where the art form begins.... full review

Trickster was a really interesting show, and they took a theme through very many premises. they did an amazing job with multiple forms of performance, including a rare style for the U.S., bunraku.... full review

A most clever show, weaving myth, archetypes, and clown pre-histories into an incredibly entertaining series of episodic snapshots. It was both touching and hilarious. ... full review

This is the best thing I've ever seen, in any form of media or performance. Imaginative, engaging, hilarious, tender, unpredictable, hand-crafted, every element of this show went above and beyond what you'd expect from a play.... full review

Trickster is a magical, funny, and visually stunning theatrical experience. Director Sarah Painter and writer David Bridel have crafted a storybook world. The cast is deeply committed and every aspect of the production works together to create something that feels both ancient and timeless. It’s the kind of production that reminds you what live theater can do when every member of the creative team is pulling in the same direction. If you’re looking for an evening of magic, mystery, and beautiful performances, do yourself a favor and SEE THIS SHOW!... full review

Breathtaking ensemble work. Stunning, memorable visuals. Live soundscape. Exquisite shadow puppetry. Impeccably directed. I felt immersed in a familiar but distant world of gods, demigods and humans, and the connecting thread between the various vignettes was the playful fool, the Trickster, the clown. The work is SEEN and FELT, there is no doubt that this devised piece of theatre is at a level of supreme artistic fortitude. BRAVO to everyone involved!!... full review

Overall, “Trickster” is a playful, strange, and imaginative production that leans fully into physical storytelling. The show works best when the movement, music, lighting and ensemble energy come together to create a unique world. “Trickster” is a creative and visually engaging show that offers something different at this year’s Fringe Festival.... full review

Silly, mythic, and fantastic! I loved all of the stories and the way they were blended together with humor, heart, and sometimes even a bit of horror. Every cast member played a number of characters and brought rich uniqueness to each of the various personalities they were portraying.... full review