Tyler Fischer
I came to this show as a lover of "modern" musicals, and a lot of this went over my head. I appreciate the energy and vocal chops of this cast, but think it'd be better suited to those who know and love the Gilbert and Sullivan catalogue more.
Solid musical comedy packed with tons o' Edmonton references - the Grindstone Comedy crew know how to keep a show tight and laughs coming at all times. Viewing/knowledge of the previous 2 segments not needed.
52 stories was my favourite fringe treat last year when it first came to Edmonton and am so glad it's back - my favourite fringe shows have engaging performers but also an extra X factor that makes it fringe-y. For this piece, it's the fact that Dave Morris memorizes a full deck of cards in front of the audience, teaches us his ways, and weaves in personal stories that help him remember the card order. Highly recommend!
Creative and quirky fringe at its finest! I've been a fan of Mind of a Snail since seeing their inventive storytelling in "Caws and Effect", but I liked this one even more - it takes their signature overhead projector style that we know and love, but also incorporates live action and shadow puppetry components - it is truly a feast for the senses! Don't miss this!