Very funny and original! A great example of a simple premise allowing a writer to tackle big themes. I encourage you to go in without knowing a thing, and allow yourself to be pulled into the story fresh. ... full review

I am still thinking about the emotional impact of these shows days later! I have to admit I didn’t know what to expect when going in to two back-to-back one woman shows, but trust me, it is beyond anything you could imagine. These performances are creatively risky, emotionally compelling, and dare to tackle big themes and societal issues. And on top of that, they are riotously funny! You will be mystified. You will cry. You will laugh. You will walk away with a new perspective. ... full review

Two brilliantly written plays. Although short, they pack a big punch. I laughed out loud. The playwrights created two dynamic worlds that immediately drew me in and left me wanting more. ... full review

I'm not even sure what to say... full review

The play begins in a completely immersive way, where you don't know if it has begun or not. This group is not afraid of silences and making us sit in the silence with them, which I really appreciated. In such an intimate theatre Where The Roses Bloom is staged and written in a way that makes you feel like you're a nosey neighbour peeking through a window witnessing this story of identity and discovery. ... full review

The show was brilliantly written and had a comedic powerhouse of a cast. The audience was laughing from start to finish.... full review

A really smart, funny, human show about being a person in 2019. ... full review

Great show! Funny, eye-opening and very moving. Flies by in an instant! Cathy is such a vivacious, talented, and engaging performer. Highly recommended.... full review

I didn't know what to expect going into the play. I went to see it because one of the actors is my friend. But I was BLOWN AWAY by how good it was. I don't normally watch a lot of plays, probably because the few I have seen are kind of boring, but that is NOT the case with this play. It was full of action and humor and HEART! I was amazed. I've never gotten teary-eyed by watching a play before, but SHE KILLS MONSTERS made me cry a bit. It was so moving.... full review

400 + shows at the Fringe here’s the reason to go see this production- the brilliant performance of it lead actress Leah Verrill Heinz! Wow! We hate her character, then like her, then think she is silly and in the end we empathize recognizing in this crazy world there is no harder job than being a mom. Brilliant work.... full review

Its about being a woman, its about being a daughter, but mostly about finding who you are, beyond the most importnt title in the world: Mom. I laughed, I cried, I got to get a glimpse into the REAL, REAL of motherhood and giving birth. April is an amzing actress, I love the vagina dialouge...genius. I loved this wonderful story of four generations of family and motherhood.... full review

A fully-realized, deeply-felt, passionately-conveyed rumination on working, aging, death, and the anxieties of choice, Peter Massey's autobiographical account of his relationship with his astrological therapist has a timeless quality that deserves to be enjoyed by everyone.... full review

Just. WOW! Heather Dowling takes a very personal subject & weaves in both heart felt humanity & light hearted comedy in a way that only she could. As a woman over 30, I can't count how many times I get asked when I am planning on having kids. Whether you want them or not -- people somehow feel entitled to ask you. Heather tapped into her own vulnerability with truth and transparency ... I just can't say enough. A definite MUST SEE rollercoaster that brings the audience from laughter to ... full review

Jannica struck chords so deeply embedded in my psyche and so resonant in our society there was pretty much an audible soundtrack of uh-huhs and mmm-huhs going on the whole time. Even though this was her very personal and not so common experience with the condition of Alopecia, we all related to so much of what she went through on her journey to self acceptance and love.... full review

What an entrance! Marla grabbed the audience by the reigns and led us all on an amazing journey into her pre Hollywood world, introducing us to the pack and instructing us as to our place in it. Her flair for comedy was saturated in a wonderful combination of dead pan and wide eyed wonder as she grappled with where she fit in to this world. ... full review

What an interesting glimpse into the life of someone who has really followed their dream, or rather dreams! Bob has worn many hats and brought them all in for us to see, and hear about the accompanying stories. A wonderful recounting of the journey that brought him out to Hollywood, California and the Fringe in particular.... full review

LMAO! A wonderful, quirky, ORIGINAL, hilarious, evening. This is why there’s nothing quite like live theatre. Audience participation in the most non-threatening way. Surprises at every turn. Get your tix early. Not to be missed!... full review

The show was beautifully executed. Smart and creative storytelling. Robert was wonderful and the direction was very smart. A beautiful use of the space. Bravo all around.... full review

Such an insightful play. It revealed so many layers and perspectives of what it means to stand up for what you believe in. Really interesting debate between the two historical figures, and shines a light on how different approaches to solving the same problem can come with unexpected consequences. ... full review

In Under the Table and Dreaming, Lanchi Le makes her writing and directing debut with a story by Holly Hark about Andy and Sid, the human kids from Toy Story. But this is no sequel to the Pixar franchise. The show tells the what-if story of Andy and Sid becoming friends, discovering their attraction to one another, and ultimately having a long, rocky relationship in the adult world. FULL REVIEW AT https://giaonthemove.com/2019/06/11/hff19-under-the-table-and-dreaming-reviewed/... full review