Jimmy Hogg: MASHED
Veteran Fringe storyteller Jimmy Hogg previews this new, (mostly) swear-free show, ostensibly about a day trip to visit a girl when he was 19—but it's really his storyteller origin story. He has fun playing in the round @ Videocabaret.
I saw Jimmy Hogg at last year’s Toronto Fringe and I knew I had to see this year’s show. His frenetic storytelling style ensures that I could never pay him the “highest compliment” of falling asleep during his show, so I am leaving this 5-star review instead. I identified with a couple of things in his saga illustrating the follies of youth (the West Midlands, a boy named Ben), but even without that connection, the story and its delivery is structured in way that keeps the audience engaged for the whole time. This is a show worth seeing!
I love how Jimmy brings together the minutiae of life, with contagious energy and hilarity. I'm saying "See It Again" as I'd expect only 5% of it to be the same.
Stephen Low's NNNN review of Jimmy Hogg: MASHED from NEXT Magazine.
Editor's Note: Low and I had a long conversation in the margins of our Google Doc about whether or not the Baudrillard reference actually holds up to scrutiny. I'm curious what other people think about that.
Jimmy Hogg is a great storyteller! I had previously seen him at an earlier Toronto Fringe so immediately got tickets to this show. It was funny, unique, and infused with energy for the entire show. See this show - you'll be glad you did! And as a bonus you'll learn about how to act cool (or find out how some 19 year old males view it 😀)
Jimmy Hogg gives a master class in storytelling! Read the full review linked!
Second time seeing one of his shows. He is an amazing, hilarious, smart storyteller. Must see.
I saw Jimmy Hogg at last year's Montreal Fringe in a different show. When I saw his name in this year's program, I corralled 8 of my friends, and we all showed up at his Mashed premiere. Jimmy is a unique and gifted storyteller. His style, personality, intelligence, vulnerability, and everyday craziness all combine into a masterfully woven hour of deeply human and humorous delight. What a treat! We all loved it. Thank you, Jimmy! And yes, you are sooooo darn cool.