Victoria 

Dulcinea Langfelder gives an impeccable performance as Victoria in this enthralling and entrancing production blending comedy, dance and film animation. Victoria first appears as on old woman in a hospital wheelchair. She addresses the audience as if they are visiting her. It is immediately obvious her mind is confused, which is enhanced by the to and fro movements she makes in the wheelchair.

The comedy borders on the hilarious in the exchanges she has with the exasperated medical orderly played by Eric Gingras. However, the play operates on a much deeper level in the dream like dance sequences that reveal the imagination and memories that exist in Victoria’s mind. The wheelchair is an integral part of the story, featuring as a trap in her real existence but as dance partner in her sub-conscious. As the play develops the humour becomes darker and more moving.

Although Dulcinea Langfelder dominates the stage, she depends so much on the perfect timing of the technical team in what is a dynamic fusion of set movement, film, lighting and music. A beautifully crafted and thoughtful piece of theatre.

****

B

Fringe Programme Page No

116

Company

Dulcinea Langfelder & Co

Venue Name and Number

Assembly Aurora Nova; V 8

Dates and Times

2 to 27 August 2007 (not 7, 14, 21)

Comedy 2007

Music 2007

Others 2007

Theatre 2007

Musicals 2007

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