Edinburgh Fringe Encore Series Returns To New York's SoHo Playhouse
By: Michael Dale Aug. 30, 2016
For the 11th year, the Edinburgh Fringe Encore Series will be bringing some of the year's best festival productions to New York.
From September 8th to October 30th, the SoHo Playhouse at 15 Vandam Street will present seven pieces from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Each show is chosen by well-seasoned theater experts, lead this year by Darren Lee Cole (Producer Fringe Encore Series, Artistic Director SoHo Playhouse).
Some of the shows selected include WE LIVE BY THE SEA (Pick of the Fringe 2016, The Times), 5 GUYS CHILLIN' (winner of the Brighton Fringe Award for Best LGBTQ Theatre 2016), ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (5 stars, British Theatre Guide), and YOKES NIGHT (5 stars from Broadway Baby and "Highly Recommended" by Fringe Review). A full list of shows and their performance schedules can be found below.
Fringe Encore Series was created as a learning center and stepping stone for the young talent and amazing productions that are a part of both Edinburgh's and New York City's Fringe Festivals. The Series presents, promotes and educates the "best of" productions from the festival and allows more opportunities for the theater going public to catch the fresh new voices of today's theater. The series is critical to not only showcase the best works of each festival, but to give the artists involved a chance to grow and develop their talents.
All shows selected from the Edinburgh Fringe festival will be ticketed at $30. Visit sohoplayhouse.com.
EDINBURGH FRINGE ENCORE SERIES: SHOWS AND SCHEDULE:
WE LIVE BY THE SEA
Patch of Blue Theatre
Writers: Patch of Blue Theatre
Director: Alex Howarth
Cast: Alex Brain, Alexandra Simonet, Lizzie Grace, Lloyd Bagley, and musicians Casey Jay Andrews, Robert Hughes and Tom Harford
Performances: 9/8 at 7pm, 9/9 at 7pm, 9/11 at 5pm, 9/14 at 7pm, 9/15 at 9pm, 9/16 at 7pm, 9/17 at 3pm
Description: Katy, who is on the autistic spectrum, and her imaginary dog Paul Williams live with her sister, Hannah, in a sleepy costal town. When lonely teenager Ryan moves there from the city, he and Katy make a connection that will shake their worlds forever. Playful visual storytelling fresh from a critically acclaimed, sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with a live electronic soundtrack about autism, friendship and a very big wave.
5 GUYS CHILLIN'
Em-Lou Productions
Writer/Director: Peter Darney
Cast: Elliot Hadley (Best actor, Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival), Cesare Scarpone, Adi Chugh, Richard De Lisle (+1TBC)
Performances: 9/27 at 9:30pm, 9/28 at 9:30pm, 9/29 at 9:30pm, 9/30 at 9pm, 10/1 at 5pm & 9pm, 10/2 at 5pm, 10/4 at 9:30pm, 10/5 at 9:30pm, 10/6 at 9:30pm, 10/7 at 9pm, 10/8 at 5pm & 9pm, 10/9 at 5pm
Description: Award-winning graphic, gripping, funny and frank verbatim drama exposing the gay chemsex chill-out scene. From surgeons to students, couples to kink; guys that love it and lost guys longing to be loved. Made from interviews with guys found on Grindr, 5 Guys Chillin' is an original look into a drug-fuelled, hedonistic, highly secret world of chemsex, Grindr and the search for intimacy and instant gratification.
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
SL Incognito Theatre
Writer: Incognito Theatre
Director: Roberta Zuric
Cast: Angus Doughty, George John, Charlie MacVicar, Alex Maxwell, Edward Elliott
Performances: 9/13 at 8pm, 9/15 at 7pm, 9/17 at 9pm, 9/18 at 5pm, 9/22 at 9:30pm, 9/23 at 7pm, 9/24 at 5pm
Description: In the centenary year of the Battle of the Somme, Incognito theatre revives Erich Maria Remarque's classic tale that exposes the mental and physical strain of trench warfare, All Quiet on the Western Front. Adapting the story in their trademark physical style, Incognito harnesses the tragic energy of Remarque's novel and creates a stunningly poetic, poignant and expressionistic theatrical experience in order to tell the breaking story of the German soldiers who fought on the Western Front during the Great War.
PIAF AND BREL: THE IMPOSSIBLE CONCERT
Melanie Gall Presents
Writer: Melanie Gall
Cast: Melanie Gall (vocals), Bennett Paster (piano)
Performances: 10/4 at 7pm, 10/6 at 7pm, 10/9 at 3pm, 10/11 at 8pm, 01/12 at 9pm, 10/14 at 7pm
Description: Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel: Two French musical icons. They sang songs of romance, heartbreak, hope and love. They lived lives of drama and passion. This impossible concert, featuring internationally acclaimed vocalist Melanie Gall, relives the adventure and inspiration of their lives and music. With Amsterdam, Milord, La Vie en Rose and other French classics. 'A bravura display of amazing colour and dynamic range' (Edmonton Journal). 'Gall has an astounding voice that leaves audiences breathless' (Vue Magazine). 'A beautifully rendered and loving homage' (CBC.ca). ????? (Winnipeg Free Press). This show has just finished sell-out runs at both the Winnipeg and Edinburgh Fringes.
OPERA MOUSE
Melanie Gall Presents
Writer/Director: Melanie Gall/Erik DeWaal
Cast: Melanie Gall
Performances: 10/1 at 11am, 10/2 at 11am, 10/8 at 11pm, 10/9 at 11am
Description: Tilly Mouse lives under an opera house, and she just loves to sing! Her dream is to perform on stage. But whenever anybody sees her, they scream and run away. With determination, imagination, and help from her friends, Tilly proves that even a mouse can be a star! Featuring songs and arias from several operas, including Gianni Schicchi, Carmen and The Magic Flute. 'Best kids show' (Winnipeg Fringe, 2013). 'Bravo to Melanie Gall for creating Opera Mouse, a Fringe show that's equally satisfying for kids and their accompanying adults' ???? (CBC.ca). ????? (FringeReview.ca). Opera Mouse has been performed in several countries, including: Morocco, Algeria and Sudan.
YOKES NIGHT
Stay Up Late Collective in association with Bear Trap Theatre
Writer: Scott Lyons
Directors: Jesse Briton & Dimitris Chimonas
Cast: Scott Lyons (+1TBC)
Performances: 10/13 at 7pm, 10/14 at 9pm, 10/16 at 3pm, 10/19 at 9:30pm, 10/21 at 7pm, 10/22 at 9pm, 10/23 at 5pm
Description: Inspired by true events in Dublin, 11th March 2015, the night all drugs were legal for 24 hours. On this night of rebellion, young Harry finds himself under the influence of the mysterious Saoirse. Bound by the ecstasy of their union, secrets are shared, and the stench of bloodshed looms.
GEFILTE FISH & CHIPS
Writer/Director: Daniel Cainer
Cast: Daniel Cainer
Performances: 9/14 at 7pm, 9/16 at 7pm, 9/18 at 7pm, 9/19 at 8pm, 9/21 at 7pm
Description: Master-songwriter and musician, Daniel Cainer returns to SoHo Playhouse for his third consecutive Fringe Encore season with a ' best-of' collection of deeply moving, smart and funny story-songs about his family and his roots. A sell-out show in Edinburgh 2016 Cainer's unique perspective of growing up Yiddish and British will make you laugh and cry in a heartbeat. NB: No actual gefilte fish were harmed during the making of this show.
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