Tag: Vancouver Fringe Festival
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Introspection at the Fringe: “Braced”
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I chose to see the show Braced, written and performed by Rebecca Steele because I, too, am “braced”. I wear an AFO, ankle foot orthotic, as a result of permanent damage to my sciatic nerve to my right foot from a herniated disc. And I, too, wrote a play, which I took to the Regina…
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Fringe addicted! “Geek Life & Underneath The Lintel”
Putting these two Fringe plays in the same article seems odd. I know. But, if you’ve seen both you will understand. I accidently saw Geek Life last week, and was pleasantly surprised at Aji (“Ahh gee”) Slater’s warm presence, and deceivably profound autobiographical story. Love, choosing an unorthodox career route, and embracing his geekiness. According…
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Fringing last week… My High Heeled Life & La Cravate Bleue…
Heels and ties… hmm… two items we wear that identify a higher status position in life. Heels, literally, boost us up, giving us more confidence (to some) and ties present a symbol of professionalism, giving an air of trust (mostly). La Cravate Bleue (the blue tie) is a French play written and performed by Jean-Francois…
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Ongoing Fringe news… Fools For Love
Loneliness, unrequited love, friendship, shared adventures, searching want ads for a partner, innocence and unexpected answers are some of the themes played out in this red-nosed clown escapade, Fools For Love directed by Jan Henderson, at the Vancouver Fringe Festival. Two neighboring clowns share their quest for love as they both hunt the personal ads…
