Prophecy
Bradley Sawatzky | for CBC News | Posted: July 21, 2017 6:11 PM | Last Updated: July 21, 2017
Writing, acting and directing come together flawlessly to bring new perspectives on Troy
Rating: ★★★★★ Review
Company: Impossible Mongoose
Genre: Play - Drama
Venue: 29 —One88
Of all the re-imaginings of classics I've seen this fringe, this is my favourite.
Jessy Ardern is a powerhouse of a writer. The previous winner of two Harry Rintoul Awards, her writing keeps getting stronger.
The story is of Cassandra, who is cursed to foresee the future and not be believed. Ardern's storytelling ushers us into new perspectives on the Trojan War.
Actor Carmen Nieuwenhuis effortlessly dances in and out of these many roles and perspectives. At the top of the show I wasn't sure of the set and staging, but director Corben Kushneryk nails it. The set and props, which could all be found in any janitor's closet, is without a doubt Troy. Nieuwenhuis crafts them into people and characters as well, and the result is striking.
At the top of the show I wasn't sure of the set and staging, but director Corben Kushneryk nails it. - Bradley Sawatzky
The writing, the direction, the performance – this show delivers it all.