Happy-Go-Wrong has enjoyed another stellar season with full houses and incredible responses by its kiwi audience. I received two reviews, both utterly mind-blowing. I put in a lot of work after my premiere season on re-writes and tighten the dramaturgical structure of the show, and am delighted that it has really paid off. Take a gander below:
Déjà Vu critical success
With several sold-out shows and wonderful reviews, I've now completed the Melbourne Fringe season of my latest solo show, Déjà Vu (And Other Forms of Knowing). Below are the reviews:
"Sublime to watch... An eerie and fascinating physical exploration... a truly original and exciting show." - Myf Clark, Aussie Theatre
"Nightmarishly funny... with a special talent for mischievous humour. Déjà Vu is dreamlike and will leave you mystified." - Cameron Woodhead, The Age
"Truly beautiful... (Snelling) is never less than an engaging presence... It's like something out of Beckett; an Endgame for one." - Tim Byrne, Timeout
"Dance theatre at its best." - Anne-Marie Peard, Sometimes Melbourne
"Snelling is spellbinding... a master chameleon of movement, a physical provocateur, - Jo Daly, Weekend Notes
"A spectacular performance... her acting talent is phenomenal." - Penny Stephens, Milkbar Mag
"Brilliant... a piece that allows the audience to take away different perspectives." - April Brenner, BCause Arts
"An exciting piece that will have you working from beginning to end." - Amber Bock, The Plus Ones
"Every scene is visually striking... Andi has such incredible control of her body." - Keith Gow
Image by Sarah Walker
#DearDiary Critical Acclaim
Here is the final rundown of amazing reviews from #DearDiary's Adelaide Fringe 2016 season:
- ★★★★1/2 "Snelling is charming, charismatic and hilarious, pulling off this unique show with a flair that grips the audience...engaging and funny...Snelling’s performance is outstanding." - Glam Adelaide http://www.glamadelaide.com.au/main/fringe-review-deardiary/
- ★★★★ "A compelling show... An entertaining, at times deeply moving, look at the nature of the human condition... inquisitive and insightful." - The Advertiser http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/adelaide-fringe/theatre/adelaide-fringe-review-2016-deardiary/news-story/41618e680b3d6c8fc11db852f059bff5
- ★★★★"A fascinating experience...a talented and warm performer." - The Clothesline http://theclothesline.com.au/dear-diary-adelaide-fringe-review/
- ★★★★ "#DearDiary is self-reflexive, clever and moving." - Rip It Up http://ripitup.com.au/festivals/adelaide-fringe-festival/adelaide-fringe-reviews/deardiary#.VuIbi8d2OYW
- "Human, honest and gritty... superbly nuanced... The audience felt, and truly was, at one with Snelling" - The Barefoot Review http://www.thebarefootreview.com.au/menu/theatre/119-2014-adelaide-reviews/1340-deardiary.html
- "Snelling’s account of the value and the virtue of keeping a diary and her engaging honesty make #DearDiary a charming and illuminating confessional... An unpretentious show told with honesty and charm by a performer who lights up the stage." - Canberra Critics Circle
http://ccc-canberracriticscircle.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/deardiary-adelaide-fringe-festival-2016.html?m=1
- "She is a phenomenal actor and singer, captivating the audience during the entire performance." - Fringe Review
http://fringereview.co.uk/review/adelaide-fringe/2016/deardiary/
#DearDiary discounted tix!
$14 tix to the first two shows of #DearDiary at Adelaide Fringe when you book online with the code SCRIBBLE. Limited time only! Simply click HERE, select your preferred date (Mon 29 Feb or Tues 1 March), then enter SCRIBBLE into the Promo Code Box and you're set! Now, that's worth blowing your whistle over!
#DearDiary is done!
I've just finished a dream run of my debut solo show, #DearDiary at The Butterfly Club as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival 2015. I am blown away by the extraordinary response which I have received, from complete strangers tracking me down to let me know how much the show affected them, to an Opening Night standing ovation, to the post-show foyer buzz, to the wonderful reviews. Here are links to some of the reviews:
★★★★ "Snelling has so much material to draw on, and is so skilled at getting the audience onside, that you're left wanting more." - Daily Review http://dailyreview.com.au/deardiary-review-melbourne-fringe-festival/30600
★★★★1/2 "You can't help but love Snelling's animated facial expressions and pantomime-like movements. Her style is unique, clever and charming." - Planet Arts http://www.planetartsmelb.com/122555
"It's an extraordinary show, full of heart and pathos... The writing is impeccable... It's hashtag poignant." - Aussie Theatre http://aussietheatre.com.au/reviews/melbourne-fringe-deardiary
"One of the most standout solo shows of the Melbourne Fringe Festival this year." - The Plus Ones
https://theplusones.com/melbourne/2015/09/25/fringe-review-deardiary/
"Beautifully honest and funny" - Beat http://www.beat.com.au/arts/dear-diary
"Funny and brave construction of art from life... Andi is very funny, witty and a natural clown... This is a packed 60 minutes with no false steps and very revealing." - 3MBS Radio
"A beautifully crafted work, packed with clever charm and brilliant timing." - Melbourne Press http://melbournepress.com/2015/09/28/a-snippet-of-the-fringe/
"An outstanding performance by Andi. This show is a testament to her talent and stage versatility." - Weekend Notes http://www.weekendnotes.com/dear-diary-rehashing-the-past-butterfly-club/
#DearDiary - Rehashing the Past. (Image by Dan A'Vard)