Mercedes Deutscher

Despite the gargantuan task of finding our way from roller coaster inversions to ray cats, I was never wanting this show to end. Mary and Riley have fantastic improvisational chemistry. The intensity of getting point a to point b through Wikipedia links kept the audience engaged, but the performers kept us laughing, really nicely tying together the first and last scenes. This show was a riot and I would happily go again. Make sure Wikiprov makes it to the “See Also” tab of your Fringe Festival experience.

There is no place like home, or in the case of Linda, feeling alive again. Framed through the lens of the classic Wizard of (Benzo) Oz, the structure makes for a whimsical journey from a medicated numbness to a technicolor's passion for life.

Linda tells her inspirational tale of her years-long benzodiazepine dependence and subsequent recovery. The story does tend go a little off the yellow brick road at parts, but Linda’s energy and stage presence puts the rightful focus on its protagonist— a woman who beat the odds to save herself.

Warning: do not attend hungry!

Tall Mark takes the audience through a humourous musical romp as he learns to live with chronic illness. Through his journey, he comes across people from all walks of life, highlighting kindness and living life to its fullest.

The songs are both catchy and memorable. You won’t want to miss musical heavy hitters such as “$100 Hot Dog” . Mark weaves his wacky adventures into the show that will have the audience singing along and humming to themselves long after leaving the theatre.

Fantastic technical direction highlights the emotional core of the show. The use of several instruments keeps the audience on their toes and avoids monotony.

While the message may be to “eat it anyway” regarding life’s challenges, I left feeling full and satisfied. This is a show you won’t want to leave off your Fringe menu.

Loved this youth group! A great neurodivergent romp through Green Gables, the radical love of Jesus, and enough talk of your parents having sex to traumatize you (but good for them if they are still having sex.) Can’t recommend this show enough, it’s a must see this festival!