The Power of Ignorance
This is the funniest piece I have ever seen at any of the 13 fringes I have attended. Heck, it's in the top five of the funniest plays I have seen in nearly half a century of theatre-going.It is written by Chris Gibbs and TJ Dawe, and performed by Chris Gibbs. Now why would TJ Dawe collaborate on a funnier piece for someone else than for himself? The only thing I can think of is that TJ is just too sweet on stage to show his mean side - and this play has some very black jokes about childhood abuse and puppies.
Even the program is funny, so read it to put yourself in the mood before the show starts. I was moaning in pain between bouts of laughter during the show. Really.
I won't spoil things by telling you any of the jokes. The program notes tell you everything you need to know. And ignorance is powerful.
This show is heading west to other fringes, so if you missed it, Go West, young (wo)man! It's worth it.
Janet Coutts
Montreal.com
June 24, 2003
