{"id":13354,"date":"2014-08-06T14:52:40","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T21:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forallevents.com\/reviews\/?p=13354"},"modified":"2014-08-06T14:55:05","modified_gmt":"2014-08-06T21:55:05","slug":"edinburgh-fringe-weird-wonderful-antiquithon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forallevents.com\/reviews\/edinburgh-fringe-weird-wonderful-antiquithon\/","title":{"rendered":"Edinburgh Fringe: Weird & Wonderful Antiquithon"},"content":{"rendered":"
(Above) ANTIQUITHON Edinburgh Fringe Banner<\/h6>\n

Review by Jo Tomalin
\nwww.ForAllEvents.com<\/p>\n

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A gem of a show – best 30 minutes at Edinburgh Fringe!<\/h1>\n

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(l to r) Gwen Aduh & Aur\u00e9lie de Cazanove
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\nPhoto by P.Bosc<\/p>\n

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Shows 5 times a day – Tickets \u00a35 and \u00a33<\/em>
\nPerformance Times (August 1-23) at\u00a0 13:30 \/ 14:05 \/ 14:40 \/ 15:30 \/ 16:05<\/em>
\nLocation: Institut fran\u00e7ais d’Ecosse (Venue\u00a0134)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Duration: 30 min<\/em>
\nSuitability: 12+ (Restriction)<\/em><\/p>\n

In the spirit of side shows of long ago, the French Company des Femmes \u00e0 Barbe\u2019s Gwen Aduh and Aur\u00e9lie 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.<\/p>\n

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Gwen Aduh in ANTIQUITHON
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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.<\/p>\n

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\u2026<\/p>\n

Shows like this are rare and although Antiquithon (smartly directed by\u00a0<\/strong>Martin Petitguyot) is small, it is never predictable. Therefore, go and experience this for yourself!<\/p>\n

For more information:
\n<\/a><\/strong> Institut fran\u00e7ais d’Ecosse (Venue\u00a0134)
\n13 Randolph Crescent, EH3 7TT
\nBox office:<\/strong> 0131 225 5366<\/p>\n