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\"sophiafabiillli.michellealexander\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

sophie fabiillii & michelle alexander<\/p>\n

Sophie Fabiillii\u2019s The Philanderess<\/em>, a Twenty-First Century adaptation of George Bernard Shaw\u2019s play The Philanderer<\/em>, is a hilarious farce that explores the depths of complexity that arise when one attempts to separate sex from love. <\/span><\/p>\n

Charlotte, a Feminist with a PhD, has become famous for writing about her continent -hopping sexploits on her blog, The Philanderess<\/em>. She and her fianc\u00e9e, Grayson, have an adorable relationship grounded in friendship and respect, full of crossword puzzle tournaments and timed compromise races whenever they disagree. They have an open sexual relationship, to make room for the wok Charlotte does on the blog, but this also seems to be grounded in mutual respect, and transparency. Except, that Charlotte has a secret, and when he arrives at the resort in the Muskokas where Charlotte and Grayson are celebrating their commitment ceremony to being life partners, a farcical romp ensues. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fabiillii\u2019s writing is witty and smart and often leads her characters in the direction least expected, which gives the play a sense of freshness and buoyancy that breathes a new sense of relevance and immediacy into Shaw\u2019s original story. Fabiillii’s acting, as Charlotte, captures beautifully the tone and pacing that makes these characters so captivating. She exudes strength and is filled with quirky nuances that ground her as an individual. Amos Crawley complements Fabiillii beautifully as Grayson, and gradually builds the escalation of his jealousy and anger over what he sees as Charlotte\u2019s betrayal. Jakob Ehman is wonderful and hilarious as the dim, but very sweet, Julian, Charlotte\u2019s secret lover. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are seven major characters in Shaw\u2019s original play, and Fabiilli uses six in hers. I am unconvinced that the mothers and Julian\u2019s brother are needed in this version of the story. They further complicate the plot, which helps the farce along, but all the strongest, funniest and most farcical scenes are the ones with Ehman, Crawley and Fabiillii in some combination. Those scenes are so tightly constructed and performed, the others drag a bit in comparison, which impacts the punch of the farce. It\u2019s also difficult having Ehman\u2019s Julian and Suzanne Bennett\u2019s Maria competing over which one has the hugest personality, when that detracts from the humour of the absurdity of Julian. Seth Drabinsky is lovely as Julian\u2019s brother, Sylvie, but he is the least essential to the plot, and farces thrive on being svelte. <\/span><\/p>\n

Director Michelle Alexander keeps the pace consistent and the energy intense throughout, with a great use of the Annex Theatre space. <\/span><\/p>\n

In all, The Plilanderess<\/em> is an exciting play from Sophie Fabiillii that not only adapts Shaw\u2019s story, but builds on it smartly and creatively to make something new and original that can stand on its own. <\/span><\/p>\n

TWISI FRINGE RATING:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"5_Star_Rating_System_4_and_a_half_stars\"<\/a>The Philanderess<\/em> plays at the Annex Theatre (736 Bathurst Street) at the following times:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

show times<\/strong>
\nJuly 06 at 01:30 PM \u00a0buy tickets<\/a><\/strong>
\nJuly 08 at 07:30 PM \u00a0buy tickets<\/a><\/strong>
\nJuly 10 at 05:45 PM \u00a0buy tickets<\/a><\/strong>
\nJuly 11 at 12:30 PM \u00a0buy tickets<\/a><\/strong>
\nJuly 12 at 04:00 PM \u00a0buy tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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