Let There Be Thistles

Funny and thought-provoking. Josh's performance grabs your attention right from the beginning till the very end. ... full review

Excellent, passionate performance, well written, expertly directed. Exactly what Fringe shows should be.... full review

This was so good. It is wildly funny, controversial, and thought-provoking, Joshua Thomas leaves everything on the stage. Highly recommend.... full review

One of my favourite shows of the fringe so far. This was like watching Richard E Grant do a one-man version of Waiting For Godot. ... full review

I really enjoyed it. I normally skip one-person shows because the hit-miss ratio on those are usually bad, but this was a refreshing diamond in the rough.... full review

Overall, Let there be Thistles was a great show. I enjoyed the concept behind the play of a God with only one remaining believer. Joshua brilliantly executed the role of a panicked God trying to make us believe in him. Some great comedic moments and well thought out beats throughout the play.... full review

Let there be.... Not toast! I've never seen a show showing what it's like being a God. I especially appreciate this sincere and humorous take on being one that no longer has any followers. There've been millions you know. It's been done before trying to make a higher power relatable, but never like this. And I like it. ... full review

Was very entertained. The personification of a God that has lost all his followers begs the question of what really is his purpose? As he explains with his beautiful writing why bad things happen and what the intent is of a God of one's own understanding is, we are sent on a thought provoking journey that I think would raise questions among even greatest of spiritual believers. It's done in a very entertaining way with characters that are humorous and sensitive and vulnerable in a way that as an audience member, I was able to find great empathy. Incredibly acted and very well written. Thank you for the ride!... full review

What a great exploration from the other side: what happens to a god who has lost all his followers? Funny, sad, touching, weird, confusing (in good ways), and all-round enjoyable performance by Joshua Thomas. ... full review

Marvelous, delightful and poignant. The fear of mortality addressed indirectly from the unlikeliest of perspectives. Visceral and real, the character's journey at turns comedic, and desperate. There was never a moment I wasn't anxious to witness his struggle. And there is always the wondering, the questioning, will now be the moment? ... full review