Strassman: Duality
Foster Entertainment
Who says men can’t multitask? Ventriloquism is jolted into the twenty-first century as Jack Strassman (part man, part wizard) and Zach (part dummy, part Satan) argue, debate and entertain. This show wanders into some unusually dark territory as any stray subconscious would and some uncomfortable personal truths are reached, while the sense of “duality” in human nature makes for dynamic on-stage visuals as well as intense psychological subject matter. Strassman is at times acutely aware that ventriloquism is considered a lame novelty act, but this show proves he couldn’t be more wrong. We are essentially watching two performers and both interestingly switch roles, pushing the boundaries of the art form. And, make no mistake: it is definitely an art form.
Pleasance Courtyard, 4 - 30 Aug, 7.00pm (8.00pm), £5.00 - £15.00, fpp127
tw rating 4/5
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I am currently writing from the Fringe for ThreeWeeks: check out the site http://www.threeweeks.co.uk/
Foster Entertainment
Who says men can’t multitask? Ventriloquism is jolted into the twenty-first century as Jack Strassman (part man, part wizard) and Zach (part dummy, part Satan) argue, debate and entertain. This show wanders into some unusually dark territory as any stray subconscious would and some uncomfortable personal truths are reached, while the sense of “duality” in human nature makes for dynamic on-stage visuals as well as intense psychological subject matter. Strassman is at times acutely aware that ventriloquism is considered a lame novelty act, but this show proves he couldn’t be more wrong. We are essentially watching two performers and both interestingly switch roles, pushing the boundaries of the art form. And, make no mistake: it is definitely an art form.
Pleasance Courtyard, 4 - 30 Aug, 7.00pm (8.00pm), £5.00 - £15.00, fpp127
tw rating 4/5
[cnm]
I am currently writing from the Fringe for ThreeWeeks: check out the site http://www.threeweeks.co.uk/
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