While the show certainly induces laughter, some of its strong design elements paint the actors into a corner, at times making the comedy feel a touch manufactured.
“The play is based on this exploration of how we express anger,” says director Geoff McBride. “To me, the story is about these two people who come together, and discover that while they think they love each other, they don’t necessarily like each other.”
Kate Smith's pointed interpretation of the classic tragedy is a definite highlight and forecasts riveting things sure to be in store for Fools’ future programming.
“Fringe is really like a sandbox for creativity,” says the award-winning collective. “[We’re] seeing where we can go outside of the box. It’s stories we want to tell and it's stories that reflect our experience.”