Comedy

Jennifer Cavanagh: “Must-see theatre at the 2018 Ottawa Fringe.”

Helen Lam: “MAL is a clown show for adults. So MAL won’t be to everyone’s taste, but there’s enough energy to carry the audience for the full hour.”

Content warning: alcoholism, substance abuse, sexual violence, and spousal abuse.

Livia Belcea: “The audience went wild for Ashley and Natalie and they deserved every cheer and applaud.”

Barb Popel: “Impeccable… This is a very polished show.”

Brian Carroll: “Public Service Announcement: Flabbergasted is a stand-up comedy show.”

Colin Noden: “These actors/acrobats are such likable people with warm personalities. I found myself wanting them to succeed. But concern and worry get in the way of enjoyment.”

Barb Popel: “I suspect that an audience member’s reaction to Staying Alive depends on how much they empathize with—or fear—old people.”

Helen Lam: “The audience was thoroughly enjoying themselves on opening night.”

Brian Caroll: “A fun 37 minutes for diehard DUI fans and friends of the cast.”

Jennifer Cavanagh: “Looking for light and easy musical fare? This may be the Fringe menu item for you”

Brian Caroll: “[The Biscuiteater] is a tale that has won Loucks’ show Best Solo Performance awards at multiple Fringe festivals.”

Nicholas McBurney: “Budd makes good use of the stage to tell these stories.”

Barb Popel: “The play was created collectively by the cast—and it shows.”

Travis Facette: “All of this is enjoyable and well-executed.”