GORDON'S BIG BALD HEAD: Play-giarism
Improv comedy titans Jacob Banigan and Mark Meer reunite for the Edmonton Fringe to pull off their annual feat of theatrical grand larceny... Watch in awe as they improvise their own version of ANY OTHER SHOW AT THE FESTIVAL! ***** National Post / ***** Edmonton Journal / ***** Edmonton Sun
It's a classic for a reason. Do yourself a favour and check it out! Even if you're not typically a fan of improv, the masterclass performances these folks put on every year is sure to impress.
My parents and I see GBBH every year for a reason (the reason is that they are very, very good at what they do).
This is the best improv show at the fringe and we have LOTS of good improv here in Edmonton.
If only ever improv show could be this good. These two are masters of their craft and somehow always manage to make something extremely special from such a small blurb in the program. It's not only a wonderful way to spend an hour, it often ends up getting me to go see the show they "playgiarize" not necessarily to compare but just to see what a difference it is from what the original play is about. Great fun and an interesting way to support fellow Fringe artists.
A Fringe must each and every year! Mark Meer and Jacob Banigan are masters of the craft. This time they did the show The Alberta Hospital For The Insane and it was very, very funny. I loved the jabs at the current political climate in Alberta. Did you even go to the Fringe if you didn’t see this show?
GORDON'S BIG BALD HEAD: Play-garism - The Improv masterclass. By: Krissy Berkholtz
They’re proud, they’re loud, they’re not bald? But they’re the kings of improv! “GORDON'S BIG BALD HEAD: Play-garism” is a completely improvised comedy show featuring a fantastically stellar group of improv friends, the troupe that is “GORDON'S BIG BALD HEAD". The troupe members consist usually of 3 members, with 2 of them performing at this show. Mark Meer and Jacob Banigan are comedic geniuses with a knack for sparking bursting laughter from every audience they perform in front of. With a simplistic set, this troupe takes you on an adventure while skillfully creating a fantastically interesting world around you that sucks you in immediately. Thanks to a wonderfully intuitive tech team, whatever “GORDON'S BIG BALD HEAD" improvises they get an immediate backing track and lighting change to complement their work even more. With a labour of love, creativity, imagination, and most importantly; quick witted thinking, “GORDON'S BIG BALD HEAD: Play-garism” is a one of a kind show- since one performance will never be like another! “GORDON'S BIG BALD HEAD: Play-garism" runs from August 16th-24th.
This is the kind of show that brings improv back to the fringe scene. Seasoned performers, absolutely great tech and stage, smooth entry, and you know you are safe with these guys for the next hour.
The show has a great premise; it is very fringe and very improv—a very experimental line to walk, but these guys made it work, and I am sure they do that every show.