Prince of Cringe
Gag Reflex Management
The Prince of Cringe is delightful, and I never thought I’d use those words in the same sentence. I’m not kidding; Sam Wills tells the story of a Prince’s journey home using circus tricks, an enjoyable method of narrative illustration. Two simple art forms are combined to give what could be a simple show comedic and cringe-worthy substance. I did cringe several times, but not due to embarrassment or the desire to be elsewhere; some of Wills’ tricks look genuinely painful (he was bleeding and sweating by the end) but he pulls them off with ease and humour. This is not slick theatre, but Wills is an absorbing and entertaining performer who is definitely not just for children.
Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5 – 29 Aug, 12.15pm (1.15pm), £6.00 - £8.00, fpp16
tw rating 4/5
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Gag Reflex Management
The Prince of Cringe is delightful, and I never thought I’d use those words in the same sentence. I’m not kidding; Sam Wills tells the story of a Prince’s journey home using circus tricks, an enjoyable method of narrative illustration. Two simple art forms are combined to give what could be a simple show comedic and cringe-worthy substance. I did cringe several times, but not due to embarrassment or the desire to be elsewhere; some of Wills’ tricks look genuinely painful (he was bleeding and sweating by the end) but he pulls them off with ease and humour. This is not slick theatre, but Wills is an absorbing and entertaining performer who is definitely not just for children.
Gilded Balloon Teviot, 5 – 29 Aug, 12.15pm (1.15pm), £6.00 - £8.00, fpp16
tw rating 4/5
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