Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival

miamee

Normally I see lots of shows at the fringe bit I'm taking it at a slower pace this year. I've seen Remember to Breathe in Smock Alley Boy's School and Grounded in Project Arts Centre.

Remember to Breathe is well acted and a familiar but well told story of emigration and the guilt of leaving family behind. I enjoyed it but was not overwhelmed in any way.

Grounded I really enjoyed last night. A one woman story about a US Air Force pilot, the staging, light and set design were all great and the actor (Ciara Dunne) was fantastic. I'd definitely recommend seeing this thought it ends tonight I think.

Has anyone got anything else to recommend?

Rachiee

Behind the dark in Phoenix park. a short show, no words just stunning and haunting vignettes using aerial art, trapeze and contorion so so effective, really cool show highly recommend particularly for fans of horror.

miamee

Saw "Middle of the Road" in the Spiegeltent last night - the Spiegeltent is such a cool venue

The show was billed as this:

Fresh from a sell-out run at Soho Theatre, two of the UK’s most provocative and irreverent acts join forces for a celebration of everything that makes life on earth really, really boring. After wasting years of their lives battling the system, Bourgeois & Maurice and David Hoyle are turning their backs on all that weirdo queer **** and toeing the party line. Life is better when we’re all the same. This first full-length collaboration between Hoyle and Bourgeois & Maurice mixes some of the blandest pop music ever written with original songs, Powerpoint presentations and expertly unresearched panel discussions. A feel-nothing spectacular, Middle of the Road is everything you ever wanted to happen to a Katie Melua song. And more. A normal show. For normal people.

To be honest, I didn't find them very funny at all. I had never seen or heard of them but my friend had got us two tickets so we went. Everyone around is seemed to find it hilarious but not us. I think it was trying to be a bit more clever than it actually was...the idea behind the show was great but the execution not so great. I felt like I was missing something when the people behind us were doubled up laughing at some things and we were barely cracking a grin. It's not that I didn't get the jokes or what was funny about the act - I did - it just wasn't all that funny IMO.

They were on for one night only so no recommendation to give one way or the other :pac:

ScottSF

Went to see Windstealers yesterday night and it was very enjoyable. Great performances all around and a laugh out loud satirical story. The style of performance felt like an improv show with narration, invisible props, and actors switching between multiple characters. The venue was small so I hope they add more chairs since it was sold out.

Grounded as excellent as well. I wonder why it had a short run that already ended.

woodchuck

Grounded was excellent! And I have my tickets to see David O'Doherty I hope to fit in one or two more shows, so would be keen to hear any recommendations!

woodchuck

Went to see 'skiddly wup' last night; foil arms and hog in Smock Alley. I hadn't heard of them before, but they are 3 Irish comedians who do skits including audience participation. It was very funny and I would recommend it if anybody wants a bit of comedy that's different from the norm! Just don't sit up the front :P