Club Clown, stars the highly infectious Will Thomas McFadden, and you're going to want to be on your feet, especially at the top and at the end of this joyous celebration of silly. McFadden and his company of delightful fringe clown improvers will attempt to dazzle you and make you laugh, and often they succeed. But what's the use of a glow stick if you don't end your time at Club Clown joining the entire audience for a dance party on the stage at show's end? ... full review

"Them's The Shakes" is beautifully rendered, passionately portrayed, and a must-see for anyone who needs a good dose of humanity, and Jeremy is a super-nice person. Go VCU Rams!... full review

As a fellow alien (or someone who feels like one most of the time), this show felt like a warm hug. Did you know hugs are also hoops?! RM is a gifted entertainer, sprinkling 45 minutes of silliness and whimsy with nuggets of soul-level recognition that are so very rare here on Earth. ... full review

Excellent writing. Such a fun and engaging concept to deal with real life trauma. I was hooked to see how everything would unfold. Really fun show! ... full review

A fun jukebox musical with some great 90's songs. ... full review

When a dinosaur that represents your trauma appears, what the hell do you do? Dinosaurs is both an absurd comedy and a haunting look into truly heinous acts. And it's incredible on both counts. A tight script and superb performances make this a wonderful return from their 2024 premiere.... full review

The idea of being haunted by your best friend. It's more complex than it appears, and Goodbye. Hello. is a beautiful analysis of the dichotomy. Dynamic performances, sure-handed direction, and a hilarious and moving script make this a wonderful Fringe entry.... full review

Absolutely phenomenal! Homecoming took me on a rollercoaster of tears and laughter, weaving together vignettes across different times and characters into something both deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny. It’s remarkably layered, balancing humor and vulnerability while illuminating deep truths about the human experience. This is the kind of show that lingers for days afterward—you find yourself revisiting powerful moments and discovering new connections and resonances each time you think abou... full review

I've been craving increasing levels of absurdism in my life and in the art I engage with for a while, and this scratched that itch like nothing else. MaMa is committed in stage presence and in playing with chance when building the show for an individual viewing. I'm curious what other paths of this show exist that we didn't get to see that night!... full review

A fun, poppy, rock and roll horror comedy with really awesome songs and a strong book. Unfortunately a couple of the performer's abilities were not at the level these songs and material required. ... full review

Have you ever seen a vertical and thought...what is this? The Vertical is a raw exposé on a controversial chapter of filmmaking filled with refreshing humor and fun performances. Dee Vlachos always brings tough questions to the table without shying away, and this is a great example of that.... full review

This play offered a raw look into how mental health and fitting into societal norms shapes our actions and behaviors. I really hope this play continues to get traction and seen by more individuals who may be struggling from mental health. I came into it thinking it was gonna be very political, and I left being more aware of how individuals with bipolar disorders move through their manic and depressive episodes with an uncensored perspective. ... full review

Jackie Skinner is stuck in a David Lynch nightmare theater, and we're in it, too. An incredibly compelling cocktail of clown and and horror. Laugh, scream, gasp, get tickled, feel the chills down your spine...... full review

A trippy and hilarious journey into a mad hysteria surrounding an eviction. Unmatched pacing and comedic chops from all performers brought this idea to life in vivid color. Oh and EVERY character had an arc in this 60-minute show. DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD THAT IS TO ACHIEVE?? Best show I've seen at Fringe, so far this year. Bravo gang.... full review

I could have sat and escaped with Miss Beaumont and Master Joseph for hours more. It was charming, moving and hilarious. The writing is fantastic, the acting so much more. I was truly transported and I wish we could all have a debutante inside us at poignant points of our lives. Must see. ... full review

Lani Harms is a tour-de-force performer, embodying several different characters with ease and confidence. A wonderful comedic feminist exploration of a problematic film oeuvre.... full review

Hysterical is a terrifying spectacle about doors and the dresses that are caught in them. From lights up to lights down, Jackie Skinner has the audience in the palm of her glovéd hand. Btw, if you like lights up and lights down you’re gonna love Hysterical. The lights turn on and off a lot! Jackie Skinner is so goooood at clown. Watching her try to open a notebook with too many notes stuck in it!! Are you kidding? Trying to close a door that won’t stay close? Sooo stupid. The skill of Jackie’s cl... full review

A darkly funny, romantic haunt of a play, The House Always Wins mixes up multiple genres to resounding success. Strong performances and beautiful music carry this fun, spooky entry to Fringe.... full review

I'm happy and grateful that this got to be my first show seen during this Fringe season. Alex works with themes of translation, cultural identity, and finding joy and play amidst world-historical pain and loss (and at times amidst personal pain and loss!), all through some engaging, easy-to-play games shared with the audience.... full review

A wonderfully inventive story, solid performances, and a clever script make Hold That Thought While I Scream one of the stand-out Fringe shows this year.... full review