Go and see this fringe gem. "Where The Roses Bloom" unfolds the subtle yet all-consuming shifts our hearts make as we step out of childhood (who we've been; what we "should" be) and into our true life experience. Sivan Aviv delights us again and again as our protagonist, Lizette, with her beautifully subtextual performance. Jordan Barksdale's confident aura shines throughout this piece and her heartbreak is palpable as Faith. Becky Mantei and Anthony Tringali add so much to the stage with their humbly supportive performances of two easily vilified romantic characters....
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The script was written with a real sense of naturalism that lends itself well to the emotional availability of which each of the actors approached their role. This team produced a piece which felt like a slice of life, grounded in a beautifully vulnerable tale of love. This show was solid and commendable, and I recommend giving it a view. ...
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I thought it was a beautiful and touching new piece of theatre. It was heartfelt and the writing made it easy for the audience to empathize with the characters. It was very vulnerable and refreshing to to see at Fringe this year....
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The play begins in a completely immersive way, where you don't know if it has begun or not. This group is not afraid of silences and making us sit in the silence with them, which I really appreciated. In such an intimate theatre Where The Roses Bloom is staged and written in a way that makes you feel like you're a nosey neighbour peeking through a window witnessing this story of identity and discovery. ...
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One of the things I love about Fringe is that it gives artists who are growing and shaping themselves a safe place to do so. This piece has a lot of potential as does the writer/actress. ...
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