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The following reviews were submitted by Fringe Member: Johanna DS
Company: Hey Rube!
Show: Yo-Ho-Hum: A Pirate's Midlife Crisis
Venue: Theatre in the Round
Who Wants to Be a Pirate? Some people do!
This is the story of a pirate- wannabe and his quest to fulfill that dream, a quest for which he seems generally ill-equipped. This performance takes it strength from the talent of all the actors and the clever, well-delivered dialogue, spoken in pirate accents with a refreshing lack of dependence on “Arrgghh”s. The costumes and creative minimalist props, combined with well-executed miming, comes together to create a fun and convincing simulation of life aboard a pirate ship. The story gives rise to questions such as “What qualifies one as a pirate or a gentleman?” “Which is preferable: the pirate’s code or the gentleman’s code?” “What dreams do WE have, how committed are we to them, and with whom do we surround ourselves in pursuit of those?" On a less philosophical level, this play is definitely worth seeing, based solely on its comedic entertainment value! I highly recommend “Yo-Ho-Hum, A Pirate’s Midlife Crisis” because simply put: it’s just very enjoyable to watch, with a good number of really funny lines. Audiences will enjoy this show -- even if they’ve never considered being a pirate!