My Entertainment World: Fringe Festival ‘15

Urban Legends:

In the last 24 hours I have inadvertently sat through four consecutive dance shows at the Fringe. While not exactly the way I would have arranged things had I realized just what it was I was scheduling, it hasn’t been a gruelling experience, since its allowed for an intriguing glimpse into the many ways such pieces can be conceived and presented…

Despite suggesting earlier that there is no narrative thorough line, it should be noted that most of the pieces feature a simple story that develops amidst the sharp moves.

There really isn’t weak entry in the bunch, but worth special mention are Caitlyn “Caddy” Superville’s all-female dance club set piece, “Party at the Discotheque (Waacking)” which was slick and fun in equal measure, and Dora Award-winner Caroline “Lady C” Fraser’s “Body Talk (Locking)”, performed in a red pimp hat and with masterful style by the Lady herself, aided by some effectively moody lighting by Kyle Morton.