Tommy Cooper's Fez

This show was so engaging, hilarious, and heartfelt. I loved it. I was instantly drawn in by Dana's performance and energy. The writing is fast-paced and witty, and strikes right to the heart in unexpected ways. I would love to see this show again, in any iteration. A beautiful and one-of-a-kind tribute.... full review

GENIUS. I laughed, I cried, I sounded like I was doing both for most of the show. This witty, poignant piece is MARVELOUS and wrecked me in the absolute best way.... full review

A break your heart, hilarious show. Superb storytelling, peppered with pathos and humour. I laughed and cried, and left imbued with hope. ... full review

Absolutely brilliant! A deeply personal memoir that perfectly blends UK humor with touching reflections on family dynamics.... full review

Tommy Cooper’s Fez was a dynamic, deeply funny and genuine look at daughterhood and grief. I cried. I laughed a lot. I came away more in my feelings (and with more present awareness of the relationships of my life) than I’d entered. And I’m still thinking about it all... full review

Brilliantly written, brilliantly performed, Dana Gartland was truly captivating. She took us through decades of her life, and her packed audience was with her for every step of the way. It's been a week now since I've seen it, but this show hasn't left me, and I don't think it ever will. ... full review

Tommy Cooper’s Fez is a beautifully written and creatively performed exploration of memory, family, and the enduring bond between a daughter and her father. Blending humor with heartfelt storytelling, the show invites audiences into a deeply personal journey that feels both intimate and universally relatable, leaving a lasting sense of warmth and nostalgia.... full review

Dana Kim, the childhood drama bits have really come 'round...and in your one-woman show, you get to play your Babushka. It may have been only an hour, but call me Uncle Brian because I got to be as good as the other Gartlands for your Grade School days and Sean's cancer bit. Hilarious, moving and filled with Sean's fresh spirit through to the end. While I get to savor the intimacy of the written memoir, the beat of the live performance is, well, unbeatable. ... full review

We laughed until we cried and cried until we laughed. Cannot stop thinking about her story, equally as masterful as her delivery and her incredible ability to bring different characters to life.... full review

WOW! What a thrilling, funny, incredible showcase and tribute to Dana's father! From the very beginning, she came at me with a ton of comedy, heart, and really put me in the scenes of her father's unscrupulous dealings (and selling socks to fellow 7 year olds)...I loved every minute of it from the beginning to the very end.... full review