FRUITCAKE
Ten Commandments from the Psych Ward
"Gee has pitched it perfectly ... witty, skilful ... hugely entertaining!" Steve Bennet, Chortle
(To read review in view in full, click )
Fruitcake covers the course of a night shift on an acute psychiatric ward, seen through the eyes of a jaded nurse who hears the voice of God. In this case, God happens to be a kindly Jamaican woman – acclaimed dub poet Jean Binta Breeze.
A rollercoaster of comedy and observation, Rob based the show on his ten years as a registered psychiatric nurse in the UK and Australia.
Fruitcake sold out across Canada and scooped up Best of Best at the 2009 Winnipeg Fringe. It is now scheduled for the 2010 Orlando, Montreal, London Ontario and Toronto Fringe Festivals. See the live section for more details.
Fruitcake in Canada, Summer 2009:
"One of the most amiable performers you’ll ever have the chance of seeing ... seldom have I seen a performer who seems to be so thoroughly enjoying himself on stage ... do what – or who – you have to do, but don’t miss out on a piece of this!”
Plank Magazine, Victoria
“Always funny ... really gets into your head!”
Monday Magazine, Victoria
"More dexterous than most of hip-hop’s current stars ... should be required viewing for Premier Ed Stelmach!” Edmonton Journal
“Hilarious ... ghastly ... quirky ... I didn’t want to miss a second!” Winnipeg Free Press
“The missing link between theatre and rock-and-roll … a tour de force ... simultaneously hilarious and horrible ... superior entertainment!” Victoria Times Colonist
“Delightful ... balancing on the fine line between madness and genius … certifiably funny!”
Saskatoon Starphoenix
“Hilarious ... life affirming ... poignant ... joyful ... will have your brain reeling!” Uptown Magazine, Winnipeg
To read Canadian reviews in full, click
Best of Fest – Winnipeg Fringe, 2009
100% Sold Out – Edmonton Fringe, 2009
ROB GEE
