The Red Shoes, by Moon Ballad Circus, features some very entertaining performances.
First off, do you like fire? There was fire, and it was cool. This assessment holds true for the gamut of circus skills on display in this production; really impressively cool.
As a piece of theatre, this show leaves a lot to be desired. The dialogue is unnatural and awkward, the “conjuring” monologues lack the sort of internal coherence that might make them interesting, and the conflict that motivates the action is not simply stereotypical but solved so easily that the stakes are virtually zero.
If you want to see some cool circus stuff, head to the market.
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Wes Babcock: Wes Babcock is a graduate of the uOttawa Department of Theatre, where he studied for his bachelor's degree. He was a member of the organization from 2014-2017, and while he resides elsewhere, makes regular visits to Ottawa for festivals. Wes has a number of theatrical credits on the technical side of productions, where his interests lie primarily in set, sound, and lighting design. Recently he has also undertaken dramaturgical work. He is a writer of poetry, theatre, fiction, and an experienced literature critic. Find out more about Wes at wesbabcock.com
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