Alexandra Fiallos

This is the standard Fringe shows should be at. Two beautiful scripts showcasing two very different directions of a feeling we all experience- guilt. The exploration of such a feared feeling was so incredible in the writing and acting of it. It will have you holding your breath, or laughing with characters or fearing the truth of humanity that it holds. One of my favourites in Fringe this year. ... full review

This mashup of SNL and the wizarding world I have to say is one of the most underrated shows at the Fringe Festival this year. I didn't grow up with "emo or the goth" lifestyle but this was one of my favourite shows at the Fringe so far. I've seen a number of Fringe shows making fun of others but the beauty of this troupe is that they made a satire but didn't take themselves too seriously while doing it. (Which I think is the key to a good satire). You must see this show. ... full review

An eerie tale that interlaces the ideas of the unity of the universe that keeps you on your toes the whole time. You spend the whole play trying to figure out the purpose and leaves you guessing until the very last moment. ... full review

Blackboxing is a painfully hilarious jab at pretty much most actors doing shows. Using incredible wit, and honesty, this show is a fun one for anyone involved in the industry. There were blurred lines for what was the show Travis was putting on and the show we were watching. ... full review

I have spent too much time thinking about what to write about mil grus but you can't really encompass it into words ...Just go. Go see it. Open up your brains a little and be ready for an experience. Learn a little bit about yourself while you're at it.... full review

What a perfect marriage of music, dance, acting, and even visual art. Powerful work telling a story we don't know about, surrounding a film we all hold on a pedestal. ... full review

Quite literally felt like a physical representation of an anxiety attack unfolding in front of you. The intensity, the breathing, the pace. It was quite a genius production. Quick, jam-packed and an experience to remember. Plays of this nature can easily become very one note- but 45 milligrams was real, had excellent comedic moments and visceral. I wouldn't miss this conversation starter. ... full review

A beautiful play about identity and culture. Pho Girl goes deep beyond the surface of what we think we know about Asian culture. It digs into the roots of cultural division and the struggles of being biracial. An honest, funny play that through fantastic storytelling poses the right questions that makes you think about how we have viewed identity and worth for so many generations.... full review

As someone who hasn't read Little Women before this was such a fun fast paced piece that brought a little more insight into Louisa's storytelling. It had a feeling of Becoming Jane, with a different story. Hilary Kelman (Louisa) was a beautiful anchor to a story that can be overwhelming but thanks to Kelman's gravitas and honesty, gave the audience something to hold on to. It has given me more of an interest to read Little Women.... full review

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. ... full review