MIA

Immaculate yandere yuri vibes <3

I was intrigued by the concept and captivated by the performance of the two actors. The creative direction and design helped me to feel engaged in a space of ominousness and uncertainty while wondering what would happen next. I found myself moved by the explorations of interpersonal connection, parasocial relationships, and the friction of disconnection.

Such a rollercoaster of a show, the very idea of a ‘villain’ in classic stories was completely flipped at least three times and I was absolutely fascinated by the way they left things. It’s a complicated examination of online relationships that doesn’t just lecture you on safety or stranger danger, there was always clarity in why each person did what they did and how even their best intentions can lead to the worst outcomes. Even when I didn’t agree with the characters I always felt the desperation and want that drove them. This is an incredible show, and absolutely one of my highlights this year.

Really, really good acting from both performers and excellent on-stage rapport. I was a little slow in following the story line (but then, I’m old!) but got the gist of it. A play worth taking the time to watch.

This was a wonderfully crafted take on parasocial relationships in an ever evolving digital age.

The acting was grounded and the connection between Eva and Mia is apparent from the get. I loved the utilization of the cables throughout the story.

Cool concept. Great execution.

MIA is an incredible commentary on parasocial relationships. It shines a light on how fame can both elevate and simplify a person in the eyes of an audience who only knows their public persona. Lovely work in direction, acting, sound and lighting, etc. Would watch again!

Very impressive performance from both actors! Very compelling dive into themes regarding online connections, influencer culture and the sometimes toxic expectations that get up on parasocial connections. I love how they integrated video, projections and technology to create their story. I found the transitions between using devices like phones or computer to chatting face to face very interesting. It helped support the blending of intimacy between the two characters that led to their inevitable breakdown and breakup at the end. Overall very well done!

Intriguing subject done in a fascinating way. I think the whole team is brilliant.

A gripping tale of how we perceive personal relationships in a digital age where our sense of connection to each other is twisted and distorted.

Amazingly written and performed, I was immediately sucked in to the story. I’d love to see this adapted into a longer piece or series, it definitely left me wanting more in the best way.

Definitely a must see this Fringe!

The interplay between the sound and visual cues and the actors was complex and nuanced, and the acting was captivating. But the story was the draw for me. Ultimately (to me, anyway) it is an exploration of who we are, how we present ourselves to others, negotiating our interactions with others and how we discover ourselves. Brilliant.

What a wonderful discovery and experience!! A human and psycho-technological story that thrilled not just me, but observably the entire audience.

The intensity of the world that the playwright, her cast mate, and their entire company brings to a small intimate Fringe venue is remarkable, as is the complexity of these characters. The acting chemistry between the leads weaves itself into the compelling, at times very funny, stark and dark look at age-old human connections in a modern setting. A thoughtfully designed set and captivating audio/visuals immerse you in the story being played out on stage, and draw you deep into the narrative.

You will feel for the characters, you will fully buy into the experience, and you will leave the theatre fully satisfied but somehow yearning for more of this world. Mia takes you beyond the expected Fringe experience with elegance and precision. Please see this show.

I enjoyed this performance, it’s emotionally intense and has a “dangerous“ feel to it. I liked the power dynamics between the two performers. I was reminded of how intense attraction, love, rejection, and abandonment feel, especially when we’re young. Good job everyone!

MIA is an interesting treatment of the universal human desire for connection and one way that can play out in our digital lives. The performances were strong and the back and forth between connect and disconnect worked well. I found it somewhat confusing to stay on track that this is a digital/distance relationship with the actors sometimes appearing to be on phones or computers and others appearing to be speaking face to face and sharing space (for instance when they are both sitting on the bed of one character yet meant to not have met in person). Kudos to the team for taking on a really challenging issue and then taking on the challenge of integrating the tech with the on stage humans.

I can't stop thinking about this thought provoking play. It reminds the audience of all the things we lose when the internet replaces human face to face interactions. Congratulations to all the crew actors and technical staff. This play gives me hope in the future of Arts

Amazing commentary on the modern relationships we have people over the internet, digital creators and our own thought

In our world today, para social relationships are more and more common, but should they be? What happens if you take it too far…? MIA makes every year a game where the internet has to hunt her down, and long time fan Eva decides it’s her turn to play… are you tuning in?