birdy reviewed

i need to update you all about life in general, and school more specifically (i think i may have an idea for my final project, and possibly a venue for it), but for now, i'm just going to do a quick review of a play that i saw this evening, osborne & what's birdy at jackson's lane.

osborne & what is a new circus company, whose members all have impressive resumes. i really enjoyed the physical theatre and aerial skills, although the acting (especially the accents) left a lot to be desired. my favourite part of the show, when one of the actors did an aerial bike routine, left me with tears on my face from the beauty, and utter confusion as to how it was supposed to fit into the storyline. i also loved the aerial harness routine when birdy tried to fly. the costumes were great, and the music was really lovely at times.

image from osborne & what's tumblr page.

a side note to audience members - please turn off your bloody phones before the show starts. that way, the embarrassing ringtone going off during the quiet, intense moment of the play won't be a concern for you, or the people around you, or the people onstage.