Fringe 2005: let the weirdness begin
Published by Becky S September 2nd, 2005 in arts, philadelphia
Damn, don’t you hate it when you wake up and the only things you remember about the previous night are some dancing aliens, a large, black lizard with fluorescent pink spots, and a self-propelled rubber ducky on wheels?
It’s that time of year again: the Philly Fringe Festival. Last night I got to see the amazing Brian Sanders and company perform Patio Plastico, a show created for the 1999 Fringe and “re-imagined” for 2005.
Though not as cohesive as last year’s AdShock, Patio Plastico is still pretty amazing. These people can do some unbelievable things with their bodies, and that alone makes their productions worth watching. Throw in a set full of surprises (at University City’s Cinemagic—WTF?) and an inspired selection of music from Bach to Roy Orbison, and you’ve got a Fringe winner.
If you get a chance, Patio Plastic is definitely worth the $20. Of course, I went pre-Fringe and saw it for $10. Neener neener.
PS How did I not know that each Fringe festival kicks off with a toilet tricycle race? That explains at least one of last year’s mysterious commodes.
PPS Though photographer JJ Tiziou was on hand last night, as of this typing he does not have any 2005 Fringe pics posted. Check his site for updates during the festival.
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Patio’s worlds better now, we had a seriously bumpy previews
How was the Ghettomagic?
Hey, “that guy on stage that you never see”–I hope I didn’t give the impression that Patio Plastico was bad in the previews. Not at all–it was great.
Ghettomagic? Aside from some sketchy bathroom facilities, it wasn’t too bad. The set was pretty phenomenal considering the constraints.