Fringe review: Middle Raged
Despite their uneven sketches about the indignities of midlife, writer/performers Gary Pearson and Geri Hall have a terrific onstage chemistry
Debbie Fein-Goldbach
July 4, 2019
Despite their uneven sketches about the indignities of midlife, writer/performers Gary Pearson and Geri Hall have a terrific onstage chemistry
MIDDLE RAGED by Gary Pearson and Geri Hall (Gary Pearson/Fringe). At the Robert Gill. July 5 at 2:15 pm, July 7 at 6:15 pm, July 9 at 5 pm, July
HORSEFACE written and performed by Alex Dallas, directed by Carly Sztern. Presented by Alexdallas Productions and the Fringe at the Annex Theatre (736 Bathurst). July 3 at 6 pm, July
When Donald Trump called Stormy Daniels “Horseface” on Twitter, the UK-born artist knew she had the name for her new solo show
THE BLACK DRUM by Adam Pottle (Deaf Culture Centre/Soulpepper). At Young Centre for the Performing Arts (50 Tank House). Runs to June 29. $25-$50. 416-866-8666. See listing. Rating: NNNN The
Filled with folkloric and fantastical elements, Adam Pottle’s show is imbued with humanity and heart
THE CHEMICAL VALLEY PROJECT by Kevin Matthew Wong and Julia Howman (Broadleaf Theatre/TPM). At Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace (16 Ryerson). Runs to Apr 20. $15-$45. broadleaftheatre.com. See listing. Rating: NNNN
THE LITTLE PRINCE: REIMAGINED adapted by Richard Lam (Puzzle Piece). At Streetcar Crowsnest (345 Carlaw). Runs to April 13. $25-$32. puzzlepiece.ca. See listing. Rating: NNNN As spring begins to bloom
WALKING ON BOMBSHELLS written and performed by Nadine Djoury, Stacey McGunnigle, Sharjil Rasool, Allana Reoch, PHATT al and Chris Wilson. (Second City, 51 Mercer). Runs indefinitely. $27 and up. secondcity.com.
Jocelyn Bioh’s script about students at an exclusive girls’ boarding school in 1980s Ghana tackles serious issues with humour and superb performances
SCHOOL GIRLS OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY by Jocelyn Bioh (Obsidian Theatre/Nightwood Theatre). At Buddies in Bad Times (12 Alexander). Runs to March 24. Pwyc-$40. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. See listing.
BEARS by Matthew MacKenzie (Alberta Aboriginal Performing Arts/Punctuate! Theatre). At Factory Theatre (125 Bathurst). Runs to Mar 17. $30-$50. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca. See listing. Rating: NNNN After making its world premiere