The Other Side of the Flood
“The Other Side of the Flood” is a one-man show that sheds light on the traumas we face from political action, or lack there of, war and violence through our investment and ubiquitous connection with technology in the digital age. The production explores themes of love, loneliness, disenchantment with world leaders and the influence of money in global politics. “The Other Side of the Flood” is a mix of spoken word, poetry and song written and performed by David Lee Morgan, a playwright and poet from the UK, who has the London and BBC poetry slam championship to his name. His strength as a writer shines through in the performance, bringing a range of issues into clarity through verse. Although the plot of the show is a bit unconventional, especially the premise of a computer waking up in the year 2035, his ability to make sense of problems that are relevant to us today through such a premise is impeccable. A must-watch for poetry and spoken word lovers!
My Imagination Ran Away Without Me
If you’re looking for a fun, light and “ooh!” invoking performance, you can let your imagination run away with this Fringe treat! With little plot and minimal lines of dialogue, this audience pleaser is a tumbling and rolling acrobatic feast. The professional acrobat performers (with rumours amongst the audience members that one of the performers worked with Cirque Du Soleil) really wow with this brief performance of how procrastination can sometimes get in the way in the best possible way. The show runtime is about 30 minutes which makes it a perfect to catch in between other many shows this year at the Vancouver Fringe.
Absolute Magic
Having never watched a magic show (or at least a really good one) ever before in my life, this was one that floored me! “Absolute Magic” is exactly that – absolute magic! The show offers precisely what it promises and a little more, with magic tricks I had only ever seen on television. Keith Brown’s personal angle to his performance is irresistible. The audience was so invested and engrossed in Brown’s brilliance that it ended with a prolonged standing ovation. Be ready for audience participation – and be even more ready to want to participate in this incredible experience that is more than just a show. “Absolute Magic” is a ride you never want to get off of! Make sure you catch a show because this performance is not to be missed.
C-
When it comes to storytelling, this is a show that captures it in a beautiful way. Eric Jaffe converts to different voices, mannerisms and characters seamlessly in “C-“, a one-man show. An ambitious and endearing project, Eric Jaffe, the playwright and performer, tracks down his fraternity friends to see where their lives ended up. Although some stories take a serious tone with what education can provide for and what it can’t, “C-“ schools everyone on how planning for life never really follows a plan. With plenty of school humour and witty jokes sprinkled sparingly throughout the performance, “C-“ earns its A in applause-worthy. The show also has an added personability where Jaffe is talking to the audience throughout, which makes it feel like a chat. It’s as if you’re sitting with this person and his friends at a sit-down for a cozy afternoon where they talk about all the wisdom they’ve accumulated over time. It’s nostalgic and perhaps more relatable to people from a generation ahead because some jokes were a little past my time. Still a show well worth the hour!
– Maira Hassan