Choosing what to see at the Atlantic Fringe Festival is no easy
task. Previous years have offered polished gems, diamonds in the rough
and stones that should never have been unearthed. But since they’re all
offered at practically dollar-store prices, you can’t go wrong. Here
are a few of my top picks:
Chug
The Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle Street, Sep 3-5, $5
A contemporary dance piece in a crowded restaurant? This I’ve got to
see! Plus, there’s the added bonus of being able to eat and drink at
the Economy Shoe Shop while being entertained.
Sunnyside Cafe
Neptune’s Studio Theatre, 1593 Argyle Street, Sep 4, 7, 11, 12, 13,
$10
It stars Merritt-award winning actress Sherry Smith, it’s directed
by the talented Lee J. Campbell and written by poet and playwright Pam
Calabrese-MacLean. Need I say more?
Huge Sums of Money
The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Sep 4-5, 9, 11-13,
$4
Written and directed by Adam Reid, artistic director of the hugely
successful Queer Acts Theatre Festival, this is billed as a hysterical
reflection of the job opportunities we trip over while following our
career path. Also, be sure to check out Boo (see page 32) and
Shakespeare on Trial (see thecoast.ca for a previous review).
–Kate Watson
This article appears in Sep 3-9, 2009.
Adam Reid is a powerhouse.