Comments for Ottawa Fringe, Oreo, and Beer Tent Reviews at http://www.culturemagazine.ca , comment 1 to 2 out of 2 comments http://www.culturemagazine.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:03:32 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.culturemagazine.ca/theatre/ottawa_fringe_oreo_and_beer_tent_reviews.html#comment-204 Great review Wayne. Had known that about Steely Dan once upon a time but didn't make the connection at the show - kudos to Michael for spotting it. And it was a great show - my only criticism would be that it hid some of its light under a bushel; in particular, I could have seen a bit more of Mom. Her few moments were perfect, but I came away thinking the character was under-utilized. I'd have liked it if the script could have found a way for her to break cover and rough up the fiance for some of his more boorish remarks, for example. But that is just a quibble. What this show did so well was to make an argument --sustain a point of view --over the length of a whole play, and do it without preaching, too. - Evan Thornton Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:56:49 +0100 http://www.culturemagazine.ca/theatre/ottawa_fringe_oreo_and_beer_tent_reviews.html#comment-203 Nadine Thornhill definitely carries this show, and she has a wonderfully supportive cast to play along. The writing was surprisingly witty (well, not THAT surprising; I just wasn't sure what to expect), and I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next, who would walk in the door of that sex shop. It was quirky and enchanting. I would recommend this to "theatre people" and "non-theatre people" alike. - Jessica Ruano Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:42:40 +0100