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Review by Jo Tomalin
www.ForAllEvents.com
A gem of a show – best 30 minutes at Edinburgh Fringe!
(l to r) Gwen Aduh & Aurélie de Cazanove
in ANTIQUITHON
Photo by P.Bosc
Shows 5 times a day – Tickets £5 and £3
Performance Times (August 1-23) at 13:30 / 14:05 / 14:40 / 15:30 / 16:05
Location: Institut français d’Ecosse (Venue 134) Duration: 30 min
Suitability: 12+ (Restriction)
In the spirit of side shows of long ago, the French Company des Femmes à Barbe’s Gwen Aduh and Aurélie de Cazanove invite you to a mysterious bijou room. Here, they tell their story (in English) and show objets from their fascinating and macabre collection to a wide eyed audience. The characters are brother and sister and there is a noticeable sibling tension between them throughout as they interact directly to the audience.
Gwen Aduh in ANTIQUITHON
Photo by P.Bosc
You are in a small Victorian style living room, with a twist. In front of you is an array of memorabilia in various boxes – and it sometimes takes a while to realize what you are actually looking at in the subdued lighting.
In a genteel to intense atmosphere Aduh is a dour, correct character in a black pin striped suit, who has seen better days – yet he shows you the objects with pride. Mainly silent, Aduh is brilliant, using his subtle physicality and facial expressions to communicate. Cazanove as a bon vivant hostess welcomes us into their home wearing a formal long dress, she is charming and hospitable. However, all is not what it seems to be…
Shows like this are rare and although Antiquithon (smartly directed by Martin Petitguyot) is small, it is never predictable. Therefore, go and experience this for yourself!
For more information:
Institut français d’Ecosse (Venue 134)
13 Randolph Crescent, EH3 7TT
Box office: 0131 225 5366
- Tickets and Info:https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/antiquithon
- Vive Le Fringe (Institut français d’Ecosse) http://vivelefringe.org/
- Company des Femmes à Barbe: http://www.femmesabarbe.com
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Jo Tomalin studied with Jacques Lecoq in Paris. She completed the two year professional course at Ecole Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq, Paris, France, where she also completed the Laboratoire du Mouvement (LEM) scenography, mask and movement course.
Originally from England, Jo is currently based in San Francisco, where she reviews Theatre & Dance for www.ForAllEvents.com & www.FringeReview.co.uk. She is a Professor in the School of Theatre & Dance at San Francisco State University where she teaches performance subjects and directs MainStage plays. She also works in the performing arts field as a freelance movement & voice specialist, director + actor. Jo’s play “Jessica” which she also directed was produced at the Fringe of Marin – a One Act New Play Festival in Northern California.
Jo Tomalin graduated with a degree from London University’s Laban Centre Teaching Credential program in Modern Dance, Art of Movement & Choreography; studied Classical Acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London; completed a teacher’s diploma (ATCL) in Voice and Acting from Trinity College of Dramatic Art, London; and studied classical ballet for 12 years.
Jo also holds a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning from Capella University, MN, and a Master of Science degree in Educational Technology from Boise State University in the USA.
