MELBOURNE FRINGE 2008
Sammy J and the Forest of DreamsOctober 2008
Fringe Hub
Is it wrong to have a crush on a squirrel? Terry’s a lovely squirrel. He’s fuzzy, soft, has a great sense of humour, is easily manipulated, and appears in Sammy J in the Forest of Dreams.
If you have heard that Sammy J In The Forest Of Dreams is the must-see show of the Fringe - trust what you’ve heard.
Its ephemeral images delicately explore the role of fairy tales and childhood dreams in our contemporary existence...NOT! It’s an arse-raping, puppet-snogging, king-fisting hoot, that’ll have you snorting with laughter.
Local comedian Sammy J and puppeteer Heath McIvor made this show from the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. All jokes aside, it demonstrates a solid knowledge of genre, incorporates original, authentic characters and is tied together with a well-told, complex and interesting story.
And it is funny. Very, very, very funny. Just don’t let the puppets fool you into thinking it’s a kid’s show. The opening “Fuck You Disney” song sets the tone – and it’s all down hill from there.
The Fringe season is sold out. So, sucked in if you missed out!
GOOD NEWS
The season is now extended. October 16 to November 9 at the Lithuanian Club.
PS: If you want to see a terrific interview with Terry the Squirrel, John Richards had a chat with him for The Outland Institute.
This review originally appeared on AussieTheatre.com.
