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This is a new style of show even to a Fringe veteran like me, and I must admit it wasn't what I expected.
Four actresses, a percussionist and a.... mistress of ceremonies I suppose, were on stage, and gave short intros to themselves and their summer, which the company then interpreted them in a short inventive piece. So far so good!
 I appreciate that the show is really based on audience suggestions, but the thing that made me feel a little uncomfortable was the pressure I felt was put on the paying public. Fortunately, in our performance we had Sarah, a youthful American, who was very happy to share her experiences and I don’t know who was more relieved the actors or us!!
The concept was good, even if at times a little stressful and the actors were certainly talented and versatile but…

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Fringe Programme page number;   175
Company;  Random Acts
Venue
V 39 Sweet @ Radisson
Dates
16th  to  22nd August  2004
Times
16-45  to  17-55
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