Theatre

Livia Belcea: “It’s a well-crafted sci-fi comedy that packs clever jokes, adventure, drama, sex, politics and social commentary all into one fun show.”

David Currie: “Stick or Wizard is a bizarre show, and I’m not even sure it works, but I also don’t think it has to.”

David Currie: “Clara Madrenas is a charming performer, an able singer, and a thought-provoking writer who I’m sure will be a Fringe tour staple for years to come.”

David Currie: “I have no idea why she decided to market this the way she did. It’s not really a Star Trek show. It’s not stand-up. But you know what? She can do whatever the hell she wants because her show is amazing and I admire her for it.”

Mer Weinhold: “Ingenue is a charming, beautifully polished show that exposed me to a snippet of history I’d had no idea existed. I highly recommend this play to everyone.”

Livia Belcea: “Although the subject matter of the play makes it difficult to watch, the play itself is excellent.”

Barb Popel: “Magnificence is Keir Cutler’s bouquet to his beloved, talented mother, who died in 2011.”

Colin Noden: “This play has all the pieces and captivated me right to the end.”

Colin Noden: “Happy Birthday Claire! is listed as a New Work, but the cast and production have the dynamics of a long-standing play.”

Nicholas McBurney: “It’s a story that’s quite different from her previous two shows… and to my mind, it’s also more heartwarming.”

Brian Carroll: “There’s truth in advertising. It’s an action packed, cops and robbers adventure that had the audience roaring with laughter.”

Brian Carroll: “Pomerant has played class clown to a limited audience until now. But stand-up comedy is the big league. He needs better material, something more for the audience to sink its teeth into.”

Mer Weinhold: “Since opening night very nearly sold out, interested festival-goers would be wise to see Bat Brains sooner rather than later.”

Barb Popel: “With all his acting training, I was a little surprised by several things happening on stage.”

Brian Carroll: “Every year I hope there will be a really good family show at the Ottawa Fringe. This year my prayers have been answered.”