My overall impression
Full disclosure: I’m friends with the one of the performers, but I’d never seen their work, and as my Dad had only passed away two months ago, this was not the show I was most looking forward to see.
But I’m SO glad I went! Matthews and Christensen are character wizards, deftly jumping from persona to persona at the drop of a hat. The comedy is both nuanced and broad, with fast one-liners, visual gags and screwball conflicts that make this the “big cast” farce to see at Fringe. And that’s the greatest part: so incredible is the character work, it’s easy to forget that you’re watching 2 people and not 20. Extra kudos to the duo for managing to lightly touch on the “truths” of life/death, giving a little depth to all the hilarity.
A tremendous showcase of comedic talent, “Daddy” is a must see… even the DAY after a funeral!
