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Morpho Dance Fitness

Dance & Physical Theatre · Jade Daugherty & Matt Brooks · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America

World Premiere
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Review by MANDY KEEN

June 19, 2026 certified reviewer

What I liked

This show fully commits to its bizarre premise and never backs down from it. Jade and Matt make an excellent team, bringing tremendous energy and physical commitment to every moment. I especially appreciated the show’s clear inspiration from Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, using a familiar fitness-class setting to explore transformation, control, perfectionism, and bodily decay through absurdism and comedy. The costumes were also incredible. The combination of dance, clown, body horror, and performance art creates a unique atmosphere that feels unlike anything else at Fringe. Love this show from top to bottom.

What I didn't like

My overall impression

A bold and ambitious show that wears its Kafka influence proudly while still creating its own identity. Jade Daugherty and Matt Brooks throw themselves into the material completely. It is weird, hilarious and horrifying in all the right ways! Loved this show so much!

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