Urgent Care

Warren Riley is a genius with a signature talent that feels like magic. This piece gorgeously weaves grounded, magnetic realism with a divinely inspired and mystical magical realism. The play is brilliant and evocative and feels entirely fresh, and is met there and elevated further by four deeply affecting performances. Riley embodies all aspects of Al in a moving and flawless performance, from his most excited and loving and open to his most self-hating and lost. Cameryn Bailey dazzles as Ellis. she’s the type of actor you can’t bring yourself to look away from and I found myself staggered by her ability to be wounded by love. Madeleine Curran’s praises also need to be sung for her anchoring, consistently but unintentionally funny work as t... full review

URGENT CARE is grounded and heartfelt. A story of pain and love that makes you leave the theatre feeling more connected to humanity. ... full review

Absolutely wonderful! I am so impressed by this hysterical, clever, devastating, timely, romantic, intelligent script. The entire cast was excellent, and the dynamic between the two leads felt truly grounded and lived in. Such a worthwhile and important experience!... full review

It was PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!... full review

I really enjoyed it! It was so engaging and I never felt a lull in the energy even in the lower moments of the show. I left the theater smiling so hard because the show was just so incredible!... full review

Such a great show— the perfect mix of heartfelt, funny, and captivating. Beautiful acting all around, Cameryn Mitchell is a star in the making!... full review

A thought-provokgin show that raises important and often unacknowledged questions that trans people face when considering having children. ... full review

Urgent Care is one of the most polished and professional shows I’ve seen at Fringe so far. Cypress Cai has an amazing directorial eye and managed to navigate a script with several set changes in a small theatre with artistry and ease. Warren Riley writes with a distinctive style and balances wit, heart, and poetic imagery. Solid characterisation and good story. Overall well done! ... full review

Urgent Care is a remarkable new play that showcases an exciting and distinctive playwrightal voice. The writing is insightful, compassionate, and wonderfully human, creating characters and situations that feel authentic while also illuminating larger truths about the human experience. What struck me most was the warmth and generosity of the piece. The play approaches its subject matter with empathy and intelligence, allowing both humor and emotion to emerge naturally. By the end, I felt energized, hopeful, and genuinely grateful to have experienced the work. This is exactly the kind of thoughtful, heartfelt storytelling that reminds us why theatre matters.... full review

While Urgent Care floated between realism and dream sequences, the story and actors’ performances remained incredibly grounded and relatable. ... full review