I really enjoyed Greg’s Anatomy and thought it accomplished exactly what it set out to do which I think was to entertain, exaggerate, and make people laugh. It’s a surrealist comedy, not a documentary or a critique of the healthcare system, so I viewed the over the top characters and situations as part of the humour rather than as a literal portrayal of healthcare professionals or hospital operations. The intentionally absurd depiction of the doctor was, to me, one of the funniest elements of the production. Comedy often relies on exaggeration, caricature, and characters behaving in ridiculous ways. It doesn’t necessarily mean the audience is being asked to believe that this is how real doctors, nurses, or managers behave. I certainly didn’t come away from the play believing that frontline healthcare workers are incompetent or responsible for the challenges facing our healthcare system. (I am one of those frontline workers)! I thought the production was clever, entertaining, and genuinely funny. The actors deserve tremendous applause for committing fully to the absurdity and timing of the material, and the director deserves equal credit for bringing the whole thing together so effectively. There was clearly a great deal of talent, energy, and creativity behind this production. I also appreciate that the final monologue gave the audience something more serious to think about after all the laughter. For me, that didn’t undermine the comedy that came before it, it added another layer to the production. Congratulations to the entire cast, director, and creative team. I attend the Fringe to be entertained and Greg’s Anatomy made me laugh, and I think that was exactly the point. Bravo!!