Explosive, athletic, visceral physical theatre ruined by a tragic lack of understanding.
The Generic Males’ multi-award-winning Off-Broadway show returns to give us just what we need: another god-damn show about men. It’s fathers & sons, it’s war & death. It takes us into the beating heart of the failing patriarchy as it descends into acrobatic absurdity. Described by The Orlando Weekly as “Cirque du Soleil meets Samuel Beckett with a dash a Monty Python”. You’ll laugh out loud, you’ll cry your ass off, you’ll bury those feelings deep inside and never speak of them again. Ugh…men.
Winner of the “International Fringe Encore Series”, Three “Best of the Fest” awards as well as “Critics Choice Best Show” at Orlando Fringe and “Outstanding Production” at Ottawa Fringe, a “Jenny” in Winnipeg and “Media Pick” with a 5 out of 5 star review in Edmonton have made PUSH Physical Theatre’s masculinity satire an international sensation.
Are we just watching a couple of petty idiots or is this the most insightful piece of theatre of the 21st century? …No
Can you bring kids? Probably… There are some swears one awkward conversation between a father and son about consent. If it were a movie it would probably be a PG 13. The underlying message for boys and girls is positive and thoughtful – there will be lots to talk about on the ride home.
READ THE RAVES:
Read the Edmonton Journal Review: “Stevenson and co-star Ashley Jones have both the comedic chops to keep the laughter rolling through the plight of the Beckett-esque characters, and the pure athleticism to literally carry the show, and each other, on their backs.” (5 out of 5 stars)
Listen to the CBC Interview: “It tickles the funny-bone…”
Read the apt613 Review: “…exquisite actors and superb comedians…athletic and graceful…”
Read the Orlando Weekly Review: “I can guarantee you’ve never seen [a] show as cleverly complex as Generic Male.” (Best of the Fest, Highly Recommend)
Read the WXXI/CITY Newspaper Review: “The generic male has been shattered. To a standing ovation.”
Read the Orlando Sentinel Review: “This is the type of inventive, thought-provoking, relevant art the Fringe was made for.” (Best of the Fest)
Read the Jenny Revue Review: “…exceptionally good comedy and a deep personal earnestness. The show earns every single one of its beats, from laughter to tears.”
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