So, You’re Stuck in an Underground Bunker
Created by Harley Wegner
Produced by Faerie Goblin Productions, Ottawa
Review by Cristina Paolozzi
60 min / 14+ / Play, Comedy / Mature languages, Sexual content, Violence, Mental Health
What would you do if you were stuck in an underground bunker after the end of the world? Five people stuck in a bunker with only mundane everyday activities to keep them occupied for the rest of their lives sounds like a recipe for disaster—but is it?
This cast delivered heartwarming performances about the stress of dealing with the apocalypse, while also coming to terms with their situation and themselves.
Scene from So, You’re Stuck in an Underground Bunker. Photo by Jake Nevins.
In a space where queer identity is explored through their own relationships, this is an honest and sometimes awkward performance of the last friend group on earth.
While the delivery of some of the performances was well done, the actor playing Bee really stood out—they’re ease and assured nature on stage moved jokes along in a way that helped the show feel very cohesive.
The set was chaotic and messy, perfectly capturing the carefree yet anxious tone of the play. And the chemistry between performers made the show funny yet real. From coming out stories, to the polyamorous love between Batman, Robin and Poison Ivy, this is a perfect show that blends the connection between friends, lovers and a good movie night.
So, You’re Stuck in an Underground Bunker is playing at Arts Court Theatre from June 14–23. Tickets are $14 plus service fees at the Fringe box office (3rd floor, Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue), and at the two satellite box offices (LabO in the Ottawa Art Gallery and La Nouvelle Scene). 5 and 10 Show Passes are also available. Visit the Ottawa Fringe Festival’s website for the show’s schedule and check out their online schedule here.
