Thor's A Dick - Viking Legends Not for Kids
Join award winning British storyteller Eden as he returns to Edmonton to tell some of the darker tales from the old north. We now see Thor and Norse gods as heroes, but like a lot of the ancient gods they were full of faults, anger and jealousy. One man, a few stories; all that’s missing is the fire we won’t be sat around.
Excellent raconteur much mixing myth and humour while sneaking in some historical fact-type things
Thoroughly Enjoyed joyed, Highly Recommend!
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this performance, but I’ve always felt that the mythological Thor was a bit of a dick, so the title certainly grabbed me. What I got was some remarkably entertaining storytelling, delivered with a liveliness and clarity that deserves to be commended.
There was one moment where I felt the wheels came off briefly, when the storyteller made reference to something that didn’t seem to get entirely worked out. Otherwise, I found the show well constructed, easy to follow, and thoroughly enjoyable.
Whether you're already a fan of Norse mythology or you're totally new to the stories, Thor's A Dick is a great recounting of the old tales of the Norse gods that's epic and dramatic, as well as modern, down-to-earth, and very funny. Storyteller Eden takes the audience through a few classic stories, from the creation of the Earth to the destruction of the planet as we know it, all to show us that the Norse gods are not the heroes that Marvel movies would have us believe. Eden carries this one man show with a lot of charisma and charm that immediately draws the audience in. He often interrupts the epic stories to share the historical context around them. These segments are very personable and funny, making us feel like we're just being told these stories by a friend, or around a campfire. At one point in the middle of one of the dramatic stories, a spotlight is put on the wall as Eden starts using shadow puppets to assist his storytelling. This was a very clever and charming addition to an otherwise mostly prop-less show. On that note, despite largely no set or props, Eden manages to keep the audience engaged the whole time through his dramatic performance, captivating stage presence, and conversational approach to storytelling that kept the audience of the edge of our seat, wondering what would happen next.