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7 (x1) Samurai

4.9 stars (3 Reviews)

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Company	David Gaines
Genre	Comedy
Venue	(1) John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage (View Map)
Fringe Page	Show Times & Information

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From www.WinnipegFringe.com:

One man performs the epic story of Seven Samurai â€“ complete with victimized peasants, marauding bandits, samurai warriors and spectacular fight scene â€“ retold at comic breakneck pace. Unique, riveting and very funny.

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Fantastic physical comedy

Reviewed by Mark
July 24, 2010

Overall rating:		4.8
Acting & Performance:		5.0
Script:		4.0
Venue:		5.0
Value for Your Buck:		5.0

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Your Review	Gaines is truly gifted. This show was a wonderful experience.
Would Recommend?	Absolutely!
Who Would Enjoy?	Young Adults • Teens • Older Adults

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A Kurosawa classic 'Redux' (Reduced to The One) - The Magnificent One

Reviewed by Dennis
July 20, 2010

Overall rating:		5.0
Acting & Performance:		5.0
Script:		5.0
Venue:		5.0
Value for Your Buck:		5.0

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Your Review	First of all I have to say that I have seen the classic Japanese film numerous times as well as the Cowboy western treatment starring Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen. I came to see what how else the film could possibly be presented. I have never been to the Winnipeg Fringe Festival (and I live in Winnipeg!), this being my first show of the festival I came away laughing and amazed at David Gaines' performance and theatrical ability. I laughed so hard that I could have sliced my stomach open with an imaginary samurai sword! It was a fantastic and amazing show. "How can he show seven samurai warriors on stage?" - he just did and they were all wonderful! I hope the rest of the shows I have tickets for this week will not let me down because after this high, I have a high ceiling for excellence that I will come to expect. WHAT ARE YOU STILL DOING READING THIS REVIEW? BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Would Recommend?	Absolutely!
Who Would Enjoy?	Young Adults • Kids • Teens • Older Adults

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David Gaines is Brilliant

Reviewed by Christina
July 17, 2010

Overall rating:		5.0
Acting & Performance:		5.0
Script:		5.0
Venue:		5.0
Value for Your Buck:		5.0

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Your Review	This show has the largest cast I've ever seen in a one-man performance, and the sense of humour and play is pervasive through every moment and gesture. His minimalist use of masks and empty stage leave him to present the entire tale: which he does so with incredible skill. A trained mime, Gaines moves seamlessly between characters and scenes and brings the audience with him. The show itself is spellbinding, and the bloodshed and mayhem is both impressive and hilarious. Gaines' sense of character and presence is phenomenal. There is almost no dialogue in the hour-long piece, and those moments of actual speech are perfectly placed for comic effect. Gaines uses his movement to impart the classic tale, and the minimal use of words amplifies the sense of humour. Gaines also makes his own sound effects throughout the show to match with the action, most of which are utterly hilarious. As a word of warning - the sound effects are a bit addictive. I found myself not only repeating some of his sound effects days later, but still laughing at them. The sense of play is amplified by the descriptive yet silly noises and sounds. This is a show you must see - twice, if you have the chance.
Would Recommend?	Absolutely!
Who Would Enjoy?	Young Adults • Kids • Teens • Older Adults