Big Maestro & Little Cello Boy

A finely tuned mix of physical comedy, absurd writing, and masterful cello playing. Engrossing, hilarious, bonkers! ... full review

Outstanding, original idea for a Fringe show! ... full review

Wow. This a testament to all the artists who have put up with soul destroying jealous and insecure teachers. This reminds you to remove yourself. This exposes the fault of the many mentally ill and power hungry instructors to such a degree it is almost as hard to watch as it is satisfying. AND THIS SHOW IS SO SATISFYING. This is such necessary theater veiled in the guise of comedy. It is a lesson. It is a sick reminder of all the ridiculous power we give the "Gauliers" of the world. Who disguise their jealousy as necessary instruction. This is perfect time to name your own torturer. I name "MEERA KHUMBANI" an aspring demi god after the fashion of shoe throwing self agrandisement, in the "clown " world, even though that form of teaching ... full review

Derderian and Levine are like a maniacal, fucked-up Penn and Teller. Brilliant and deranged, I could not stop laughing. ... full review

I laughed for 50 minutes straight! I loved how the show wove a deeply personal story with humor in a way that allows the audience to engage with something very vulnerable. The show is a hilarious/slap-stick/clown performance that looks at the power dynamics between music students and their teachers. Also the cellist is so good! You get to hear incredible music making in the midst of this wild show! ... full review

Incredible! What more do you want in life but to be able to go have some tacos down the street, have a cocktail and watch a comedy musical show! Amazing music, and incredible clowning- get down there to watch this immediately. ... full review

An enjoyable ride on the roller-coaster of the emotions we feel as performing artists. Wanting to be better, wanting to impress, and nightmares of a crazy teacher. Alex Derderian is a natural born clown and Peter Levine is a musical genius. If you won;t come for the laughs then come for the music. Life is good when one can sit down in an audience and just watch some talent absolutely kill it on the cello. The explosive chaotic performance from the maestro is wonderfully juxtaposed by the brilliant subtle comedy from every little expression the Cello Boy gives. Thank you fir the music Peter! When the lights came up and they started to bow, I threw my hands up and I said to myself, "I wanted 30 more minutes!"... full review

It was a beautiful and funny descent into madness. ... full review

Craziest masterclass I ever seen. Unhinged and hilarious and also genuinely moving. A must-see.... full review

This show was sick as hell!!!!!!!!!!! 100000/10 would recommend and if you don't go there is something seriously wrong with you no offense :(... full review