What I liked
Knox expertly blends therapeutic concepts with laugh-out-loud comedy, maintaining a sharp satirical edge throughout. The result is a unique theatrical experience that manages to parody masculinity while also exploring it with genuine compassion and insight.
What I didn't like
Nothing to put here at the moment. Good use of technical design, props. When shows interact with the audience members, I get a bit of anxiety, thinking I will be brought on stage. But I wasn’t chosen as the Softest Boy, and for that I am thankful.
My overall impression
A masterfully structured show that somehow gets funnier with every passing minute. Andrew Knox stars as Eleos Richard, a Licensed Male Emotions Specialist, and welcomes the audience to an Alpha Male Bootcamp for heterosexual men. As absurd as that premise sounds, the show evolves into something surprisingly heartfelt and moving.
This is unlike anything else you’ll see at Fringe. It is boldly original, highly conceptual, and consistently entertaining. It may be too early to make predictions, but I have a strong feeling this will end up in my Top Ten of the festival. I already plan to see it again, and I genuinely believe it deserves to sell out every night.
