Trauma bonding finds a home in this bold two-hander from actors who clearly have the training and technique required to captivate an audience. In the delicate hands of two brave young performers, potentially triggering themes are handled with care, and just the right amount of dark humour to execute a remarkable piece of theatre which left this writer in floods of tears.
Author: Upside Writer
At a time where the most commercially viable Fringe shows are those that pack special effects and quadruple threats into circus tents, I encourage you to broaden your horizons and take a chance on The Routine. It’s a show that exemplifies the inventiveness and creativity of physical theatre. An entire hero’s journey is communicated through artful facial expressions and controlled contortions, and perfectly understood without the uttering of a single word.
You connect not only with Nicola, but with anyone that has ever walked a mile in her shoes. She offers you those shoes (a lovely pair of sparkly Skechers I must say) and you will share a laugh that sticks with you long afterwards.
Teasing Myths offers an intimate audience at The Bunker in Victoria Square a slice of authentic Fringe fare, and you should gobble it up.
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Dear Seattle’s second show at JIVE wasn’t just impressive—it was inspiring. Where other bands might have coasted, they doubled down, delivering a set that was as sweaty and chaotic as it was soulful and honest.
Slowly Slowly’s Adelaide show was a must-see, proving why they are one of Australia’s most beloved indie acts, delivering an unforgettable, personal experience for fans old and new.
By voting on who lives, who dies, and ultimately, who commits the dastardly deed, spectators become invested in the unfolding mystery—a genuine guessing game that keeps everyone engaged until the final reveal.
Penis De Milo pushes the absurdity of toxic masculinity to its limits and makes the audience question its hold on society.
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