Philip Cairns
Run to the Al Green Theatre to see the fabulous Theresa Tova in a bravura, tour de force performance as Lea, an aging, over the top courtesan in Sky Gilbert’s new play, Cheri, (based on the novels of Colette).
Lea philosophizes about sex, love and life as she puts her new pianist through his paces. Tova’s timing and delivery of Gilbert’s witty lines is exquisite. She sings so beautifully, I almost wished the whole show had been sung. Tova is aided by the gorgeous music of Dustin Peters, which is performed live on the piano. And can Peters play that piano!! Like Chopin on uppers!
There isn’t much of a plot but that’s okay. It all takes place in Lea’s funky apartment as she teases, flirts with, cajoles and berates her new pianist. As Lea picks at Peters’ character, it’s revealed that he is a bit of a closet case. But the show is really about Lea, not so much the pianist. I’ve always loved Gilbert’s writing. He’s one of Canada’s best playwrights. Don’t miss this production. You’ll love it. You’ll want Tova to be in your next show or to sing at your next swanky party.
Info and tickets to all Toronto Fringe shows can be found at fringetoronto.com
Run to the Al Green Theatre to see the fabulous Theresa Tova in a bravura, tour de force performance as Lea, an aging, over the top courtesan in Sky Gilbert’s new play, Cheri, (based on the novels of Colette).
Lea philosophizes about sex, love and life as she puts her new pianist through his paces. Tova’s timing and delivery of Gilbert’s witty lines is exquisite. She sings so beautifully, I almost wished the whole show had been sung. Tova is aided by the gorgeous music of Dustin Peters, which is performed live on the piano. And can Peters play that piano!! Like Chopin on uppers!
There isn’t much of a plot but that’s okay. It all takes place in Lea’s funky apartment as she teases, flirts with, cajoles and berates her new pianist. As Lea picks at Peters’ character, it’s revealed that he is a bit of a closet case. But the show is really about Lea, not so much the pianist. I’ve always loved Gilbert’s writing. He’s one of Canada’s best playwrights. Don’t miss this production. You’ll love it. You’ll want Tova to be in your next show or to sing at your next swanky party.
Info and tickets to all Toronto Fringe shows can be found at fringetoronto.com
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