Upstairs - a Musical Tragedy

The cast makes the most of a tiny stage, pulling you into the lives of these people. Knowing some of them are doomed adds to a sense of melancholy that permeates the whole show. This is a story of people struggling with every day life not realizing how short that life might be. The exploration of characters haunted by tragedy managed to move several people in the audience I was with to tears. This is heavy stuff. It is a tragic story that should not be forgotten, and this moving musical manages to end on a sad, but cautiously hopeful note. In the end, it stresses that humanity suffers as a whole when we inflict suffering on each other. This is worth catching and I hope it has a long life beyond Fringe... full review

Heart is in the right place but lacks the playwriting and composing skills to make the show memorable.... full review

It is not for lack of talent that this show doesn't work for me, it is for lack of a well-honed and polished script. The subject matter is something that absolutely needs to be explored and discussed, but this musical needs refinement before it can truly take on that task. Tune in to the SeeIt or SkipIt podcast for my full reaction here - https://tmblr.co/ZuIm2h2MZtH5g... full review