The Human Cat Experience

This was a lot of fun. It's definitely a bit of an acid trip. Harold and Kumar-esque. A bunch of audience participation.

Look - if you, like me, are always looking for at least one bonkers Fringe show that leaves your mouth agape at the insanity of it all, this is the show to pick this year. The antics these performers get up to and fully commit to are certainly entertaining! I don't think the pothead humour was as much for me as the rest of it, so I couldn't give it a full 5 stars, but the show left a good impression on everyone I was with!

Crazy opportunity to see two talented performers let it all hang out. Though I applaud the efforts of the actors and their willingness to have such fun it wasn’t really my kind of show.

If you like unhinged comedy antics, cat humour, a but of naughtiness and fun props and performances this is your show!

Amazing!!! Great show! Go see it!!

The Human Cat Experience is a bizarre amalgamation of many different things. At its core, it’s a take on the stoner films of the 70s. Take that and combine it with children’s theatre, cats, adventure movies, almost any genre you can name. This show is a remarkably strange one, but it’s certainly fun. The creators and stars, Hillary Fillier and ira cooper, are absolutely fearless on stage, and their 100% commitment to the characters and story helps ease the audience into the strangeness of the show. It’s tricky to follow the plot, but if you stop trying to and instead just let yourself get taken along on the journey, you will have fun. The Human Cat Experience is a very out there and interesting show, and most audience members would have a fascinating time watching it.

This show is a silly good time! I saw it last year and this year they made some changes, and some even some tech improvements! Sadly the projector didn't work properly so I didn't get to see the most exciting tech upgrade. (Maybe next time?)

This show ends in a very seductive burlesque dance for seemingly no reason at all. (But nothing else happens for any reason. It's all just for fun and laughs)

Although this show has cats in it, I would suggest not taking the kids to see this.

I had the best time ever. 10/10 would recommend. So much fun!!!

This show is the peak of unhinged Fringe goodness that you came to this festival to see. Are there human cats smoking catnip ganja? Absolutely. Is there a full-on burlesque section with near-nudity? You know it. I got to use a laser pointer and wave a cat toy around! This is the hilarious fever dream that you’ve been looking for.

Genuinely almost falling out of my seat laughing so hard, the acting was hilarious the script was insane but in the best way and so so so insanely funny. The set made out of cardboard was so cool, the puppetry was also cool and funny. Burlesque was so good, and also tasteful I think. I really enjoyed the audience interaction, I totally recommend it !!

On my way to the venue, I was worried that I had forgotten to take my ADHD medication that morning and wouldn’t be able to focus properly on the performance. With what felt like dopamine mainlined to my heart, I quickly learned that this wasn’t going to be a problem at The Human Cat Experience.

This cartoonish show is purr-fectly stupid: they successfully combine the chromatic vibes of Adventure Time with the gritty chaos of Ren & Stimpy (and just a dash of Cheech & Chong). These slacker kitties take a wonderfully weird lo-fi adventure to “Cat-sco” only to get sidetracked by outside forces - like water, or even the odd interdimensional being.

The show is staged using slapdash cardboard props; and though many of their them fell apart and failed in real time, this was no roadblock for the clownishly unflappable duo. Despite their shitty-on-purpose aesthetic, they manage to fly through their story by the seat of their pants and by trusting their unique brand of manic magic.

In the eyes of the cats, mistakes are not a problem, but rather: an opportunity. I think we can all learn a little something from their unflappability. The preshow announcement gives the audience permission to make noise, meow in response to their prompts and relax into your own inner cat experience.

So grab one of their laser pointers, turn off your brain, take in an eyeful of cat butt and enjoy this veritable scratching post for playful adults.

Needs to have some finessing. However, I enjoyed it. It's absurd and that's what I loved about it. Male burlesque what's better than that. CATS and Male Burlesque that is what is better. LAZER POINTERS say no more. I will happily sit in the front row and have the actors chase the "RED DOTS". NOT FOR KIDS.

While the concept of the show sounds great for cat lovers in reality the show hasn't fully realized what they are trying to relay to the audience further confusing things by stripping down to chaotic... Burlesque?... However, there were entertaining moments sprinkled throughout the show often coming from the improvised recovery from on stage mishaps.

The Human Cat Experience was a wonderfully wacky production that leaned fully into its creativity and humor. The show’s standout feature was its use of props. Almost everything was made out of cardboard, from the smallest details to the biggest set pieces. This choice gave the performance a playful, handmade charm while also showcasing just how imaginative and resourceful the production team was. The performance wasn’t just something to watch, it pulled the audience in with interactive moments that added to the fun and unpredictability of the show. Between the quirky characters, the offbeat comedy, and the clever staging, the entire piece felt fresh and inventive. It struck a perfect balance of being funny, absurd, and surprisingly clever, making it an unforgettable

A wacky show. Ira Cooper puts on a spirited performance. However, I was less excited with Hilary Fillier's near constant screaming. Some nice ad libs when stuff went haywire on stage. A lot of the action was difficult to see from the back rows. Many audience members enjoyed seeing the cast in revealing lingerie.

This show was scream out loud hilarious.