LOCKOUT

Loved it! Bridgette & the entire ensemble was beautiful. The use of movement, sound, silence and lighting was beautiful. Going on a ride of Ireland history at a most important and vital time was a real treat. I thank the playwright & Cast for sharing this work with us.... full review

Lockout was amazing. It grabs you from the very start and never lets go. They transformed a small theater into a very personal portrait of pre world war Ireland. Every performance was powerful and the story was unique, political, and thought provoking. I love how most of the scenes were accompanied by traditional music on violin and guitar. It was ambitious and dramatic and I enjoyed every second of it. ... full review

Lockout is a thought provoking, powerful and poignant play told through the eyes of one woman, superbly acted by Bridgette Campbell, who witnessed first hand the struggles of the laborers and unions, and lost almost everything in the process. Watching the events unfold through this first hand narrative, we are instantly reminded that change is often a slow, painful process won on the backs of anonymous, everyday people. The play could have been melodramatic, but the direction and the acting let us see the humanity as well as the strength of these characters and while the subject matter is sad, the treatment of it gave it a depth and clarity it might not have had under less skilled guidance. The supporting cast was flawless and the speeches w... full review

An extremely talented cast and creative set made for one passionate theatrical ride at the Mccadden Place Theater. The performances of Bridgette Campbell, Chris Wallinger and Lyle Friederichs were all very compelling, set against a very simple yet extremely effective musical score. Well directed, well produced, Lockout pours it on. Great job!... full review

This is a lovely production. Beautifully acted, and tightly written. Bridgette Campbell is especially terrific, giving a human face to all those who struggled and suffered in the early years of the labor movement. Curious Beast is a company to watch. ... full review

A one-of-a-kind theater experience. I was drawn in by the strong acting and passionate storytelling. The use of sound and music, all live, was inventive and extremely effective. This is the type of collaborative I greatly enjoy and hope to see more of! I doubt there is anything else like this at The Fringe. Go and see for yourself!... full review