Philip Cairns
I highly recommend the hilarious play, Peaches on a Cherry Tree, written and directed by Colin Sharpe. The piece concerns a lesbian couple, Viv and Rose, one of whom learns she is dying of a strange and unusual disease. They decide that they will both die because they cannot bear to be separated. There is a very funny scene in which they both attempt to drink arsenic but can’t go through with it. Another lesbian relationship is also revealed, unexpectedly. Other characters in the show include the doctor who is treating the dying woman, a strange man who delivers perplexing yet very humorous monologues and an old lady who doesn’t always comprehend what is going on.
The script for Peaches on a Cherry Tree is terrific! The show speeds along like a freight train out of
control. The laughs are plentiful, despite the seriousness of the subject
matter. The cast of this production (Christy Bruce, Lance Byrd, Kyah Green, Alexandra Hurley) are all wonderful and there’s not a false moment in any of
their performances. While the ending is unexpected and a bit sad, I still came
away feeling satisfied and very happy. In fact, I was sorry to see the show end.
Kudos to everyone involved!
Tickets and info for all Toronto Fringe shows can be found at fringetoronto.com
Tickets and info for all Toronto Fringe shows can be found at fringetoronto.com
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