The Living Room

comedy · dhali dati · Ages 13+ · United States of America

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Review by TOMMY FLEMING

June 20, 2019 certified reviewer
tagged as: funny · thoughtful · wild · joyful

What I liked

I loved the chemistry between the two performers and the surprising bravery of some of the more improvisational bits. The moments with audience participation were an impressive balancing act. They knew how to create real hilarious tension while staying safe!

What I didn't like

It would be good if the lights went out at the end when they were supposed to.

My overall impression

A really excellent bit of clowning that features broad physical comedy, acerbic audience banter, and precise character work. They manage to deftly weave in some real pathos and vulnerability as well. The audience is presented with a bawdy romp, which turns out to be a real (yet mostly comical) exploration of loss. At what moment is someone truly gone and where does a fish go when it dies? These questions and more will not be answered but you will laugh loudly through misty eyes. I hear the show is going to the Edinburgh Fringe and the performers have set up a Go Fund Me. Go fund them!

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