THE TANNER

Wow! Completely enthralling from start to finish. This show grabs you and doesn't let go. Highly recommended!... full review

Alex McSherry is a powerhouse who brings history brilliantly to life in The Tanner. This show is a must-see for fans of William Wallace, Scottish history, or compelling theatre. As he weaves his tale, we learn about the ancient art of tanning and the brutal machinations of medieval combat through the eyes of a 13th century peasant.... full review

I WOULD WATCH THIS OVER BRAVEHEART ANY DAY. Total powerhouse performance and excellent story teller. I was with him from beginning to end. Y'all have to go and watch this goddamned show!... full review

A magnificent performance of an utterly enthralling play. ... full review

A NoHo Arts theatre review of “The Tanner,” written and performed by Alex McSherry, and produced by Fringe Management and Samantha de Gyarfas at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival. Alex McSherry is no stranger to Fringe. Although this is his first Hollywood Fringe Festival, he has more than 30 Edinburgh Fringe shows under his belt, as well as 40 years in the business of acting, writing and directing. His latest play, “The Tanner” combines his love of history with his love of writing and performing, and chronicles the battles fought against the English by the infamous and much loved Scott, William Wallace. Being a tanner is his trade, but like many men in his day, he fought for his country when called upon, and he was called upon many... full review

A soldier, a small band of loyalists standing for independence against an army with overwhelming numbers that seeks to conquer, a heroic leader. Credible, thrilling, sometimes laugh-out-loud funny. Go and see! ... full review

Enjoyed the show from beginning to end, even with the demonstrating the special leather tanning technique and gruesome details! Usually not a big fan of war stories, but this was very engaging and impressive for a one-man act! ... full review

Alex McSherry takes his clue from historian John Keegan in his rousing history of William Wallace (Braveheart) as told from a common foot soldier's viewpoint....... full review

A marathon, powerhouse performance by Alex McSherry. He's truly a delight to watch and his passion for the piece comes through in spades. Hilarious, moving, disturbing, engaging, all in one concise hour of theater. I loved it!... full review

Highly recommend! A tale of valorous Scots, history's horrific brutality, and unconquerable heart. No other show at Fringe like it!... full review