Brian Carroll: “These two delightful plays for the price of one are a real Fringe bargain … The opening night audience laughed heartily at Anton Chekhov’s The Proposal and they did the same for the premiere of Laurie Fyffe’s sequel, The Ring.”

A verbatim documentary play about facing death. Brian Carroll: “like new spring growth breaking through cold winter soil, a new pattern emerges. Out of deep sorrow and suffering, glimmers of resilience start to appear. Even as circumstances become more and more dire, the interviewees find inner strengths with which to face extraordinary difficulties.”

Brian Carroll: “A show for the entire family, I heartily agree with the first family of Iceland: go see this show.”

Combining ballet with Argentine tango, PointeTango is bound to impress you with their elite dancing skills. Coming to Ottawa Fringe 2022.

Brian Carroll: “While the script starts out slowly, the more I think about this production of The Secrets of Primrose Square, the more impressed I am with it.”

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear t-shirts, camouflage, and body armour. Some wear skirts or pants and have artistic skills that are tested by extraordinary circumstances. Playwright Sarah Waiswisz’s Heartlines demonstrates that heroism can have unlikely beginnings.

Brian Carroll: “A rich tapestry of poetry, dance and rhythms worth seeing twice.”

Brian Carroll: “If you just want some yuks, spend your cash elsewhere. But if you like plays where you have to work at understanding what’s going on, shell out your money and take a chance.”

Briane Nasimok has been near several famous names in stand-up comedy, theatre, film, and television (I won’t give away their names because most of them get revealed in a punch line), but hasn’t caught the brass ring. He’s been a warm-up man, entertaining the audience before the cameras roll. He’s had bit parts in forgotten films alongside actors, writers, and directors who went on to illustrious careers.