The Institute for the Opposite of Longing

FANTASTIC. This show had me thinking about it hours later, trying to wrap my head around this beautiful and distopian universe these talented women created. Inspiring, thought-provoking and genuinely one of the best things I have ever seen.... full review

THE INSTITUTE FOR THE OPPOSITE OF LONGING was a beautiful, witty and personal exploration of loss... the vulnerable performances given by both actors was riveting. Two Thumbs Up! ... full review

Fantastic! This is a must see. The play is incredibly original, and performed brilliantly by Lindsay Beamish and Vanessa Peters. ... full review

An incredibly moving and stylish piece performed beautifully by the two players. The play writes honestly about loss as a distilled and concentrated thing, dosed with humor that acts as a buffering agent, until it can’t anymore. Lindsay Beamish and Vanessa Peters deftly convey some gut-wrenching stuff in a way that’s relatable and even funny in this slightly removed world. And that is why one goes to the theatre. ... full review

What an intriguing, intelligently written, produced and performed show! It was mesmerizing as it unfolded—sad, touching, with genuinely funny moments. ... full review

This was a really cool show. It was visually interesting & beautifully acted. I loved the writing. You kind of just get sucked into this fascinating world they’ve created. Felt Charlie Kaufman-esque.... full review

Very well written and a beautiful dark comedy. Out of the shows I saw at this years fringe this was my favorite by far. So well acted and an interesting story told with so much thought being put into every movement. ... full review

Wonderfully acted. Hauntingly beautiful. This piece was hilarious, dark, thought-provoking, and compelling. It really took me by surprise in all the best ways.... full review

Beautifully heart-wrenching & surreal... full review

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