Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? It actually happens to be the last weekend of the Vancouver Fringe Festival, in and around Granville Island. So if you’re at all interested in live theatre, go check it out!
Here’s what we’ve gone and checked out so far:
7×1 Samurai
My rating: 9 out of 10
Possibly the “Pick of the Fringe,” this is a one man show of a dude playing a hopeless Samurai-wannabe who wants to be his town’s protector but is too poor to pay for Samurai classes. He stumbles upon a Samurai who after much deliberation decides to take him under his wing. It’s a comedy/drama that’s about 60 mins long.
Every Job I’ve Ever Had
My rating: 8 out of 10
Barry Smith pretty much tells his life story and how he got to where he is today. He’s gotten through life without ever having to write a resume, so you can pretty much imagine where his life has taken him. He’s a pretty funny dude, and all the pics and videos he brought with him are real and undoctored. It’s an uplifting and kinda inspiring comedy that goes for about 50 mins.
One Man Show
My rating: 7 out of 10
A really random show that doesn’t seem like it has a real script. A guy starts to perform his one man show but another dude shows up saying the same stuff. Turns out they both were given the same script and the show turns into an audition, bending the conventional boundaries of ordinary live theatre. A comedy that goes about 60 mins.
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
My rating: 8.5 out of 10
I gotta say I was most excited for this one.
Based on the DVD short movie starring Neil Patrick Harris and Howard Wollowitz from the Big Bang Theory, the live theatre version stays completely true to its DVD version. Dr. Horrible, who is trying to earn a seat with the Evil League of Evil does a bunch of horrible things to get the attention of the ELE’s leader, Bad Horse. While doing so, turns out he has a soft spot for Penny, a girl he’s too afraid to even introduce himself to. When he finally does, he inadvertently introduces her to his nemesis, Captain Hammer. Chaos and hilarity then ensues. Its a comedy / musical that’s also about 60 mins. long.
For more information on the Vancouver International Fringe Festival and times and stuff, click HERE!
If you wanna go straight to the PDF with all the listings in ’em, click HERE!
Thank you, I have found your review to be enjoyable, helpful and informative.
I again apologize that your first Fringe experience was an unpleasant one. I do hope you are not also intending to make it your last Fringe experience.
no need to apologize. I’m sure it won’t be my last experience because i have a membership now.
oh and still waiting for your review on Racoonary ;)