Sanchit Vachhar
Gay and defying gravity was all it took to convince me to watch this show. As someone who is very late in the game to appreciate the magic of wicked and the chokehold that defying gravity has on people, I was fully enveloped with the actor's journey. I could relate to his struggles of being a closeted gay boy singing and dancing to his favourite song. This show was wholesome, funny, and heartwarming. The actor did a great job in sharing his vulnerability with the audience. The dissection of his old youtube videos singing defying gravity while sharing the struggles of being a young gay boy may sound like a simple concept. But the way it is delivered and the way he tells the story makes the show very special.
As a first timer, I am still questioning what did I just watch? Not in a bad way. Dare I say this is the wackiest show I have seen at Fringe so far. Throughout the show, I was finding myself trying to search for the bigger meaning behind the absurd acts. Is it about women empowerment? Is it about questioning what real art is? Maybe. But also it was a good reminder to not question everything we watch all the time. I may not fully understand what I watched but I am glad I did. If you are looking for a good wacky time then go watch this show.
This show depicts all the different forms of "love". With the short acts flowing so seamlessly together, you will find yourself laughing, crying and questioning "what does it mean to love and to be loved?" The actors did a wonderful job going between the different characters with full conviction. I found myself very emotional at the end of the show. It will make you feel all warm and fuzzy.
Arturo is a great storyteller and comedian. He has the ability to talk about some VERY heavy topics (childhood trauma, addiction, homelessness) with such ease. He takes you on a very personal journey that keeps you hooked wanting to know what will happen next. I felt all the feels. Even with such a heavy subject you find yourself laughing through it because of his great comedic timing. The show flows so well between the different stages of his life. It is very well structured and produced. This show is a good reminder and depiction of perseverance. I really admired his strength and vulnerability in sharing the deepest parts of himself.
110% recommend watching this show! It was my first time and I throughly enjoyed getting my mind blown. I am still thinking about some of the tricks he pulled... It is different than your average magic show. Keith is great at letting you into his wholesome storytelling journey with great comedic timing and some amazing magic tricks along the way. If you enjoy audience participation - this is the show for you!
I was really looking forward to watching this show because I can relate to the subject matter. She is so talented and skilled in storytelling. I could visualize the entire museum as she walked us through it and described it in such great detail. I felt validated for my own feelings towards the British (thank you for that, haha). The feelings and thoughts of "what are we doing here?" "what is my legacy?" stuck with me after leaving the show. It was deeply emotional but also quirky. I really appreciated her ability to grasp my attention for the full 45 minutes.
It is a wild ride watching this show. You don't know what to expect. Every act and every performer is better than the last. They really committed to the bit. This was my first time seeing them and I will be back for more. I did enjoy the Alberta politics spin they had in the show with some of the acts. It was sad and hilarious at the same time.