4 stars
Chris Gibbs, the star of "Hoopal" and "Gibberish" is back, and this time he has teamed up with T.J. Dawe to create "The Power of Ignorance". In this one-man show Gibbs plays Vaguen, Master of Ignorance, as he guides us through a self-help style seminar in which he teaches us that "confusion is the boulevard of ignorance."
Unlike Gibbs' previous ventures that relied on a lot of physical humour, this show relies more on clever word play for its laughs. And a lot of laughs there are. Gibbs is terrific as the tormented yet persuasive guru of ignorance. His deadpan delivery and well- timed use of physical comedy are well balanced as he preaches the virtues of not knowing anything. I am sure word of mouth will lead to sell outs for this show, unless Vaguen has done too good a job and taught his audiences to be ignorant of their responsibilities as Fringers.
Ken Gordon
CBC Vancouver
