Reviews
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THE BIG SMOKE
WINNER OF THE ARGUS ANGEL AWARD 2011 AT THE BRIGHTON FESTIVAL FRINGE AT UPSTAIRS AT THREE AND TEN
The Observer 'This play was excellent...'
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The Scotsman - * * * * 'Last Fringe, Theatre Ad Infinitum wowed us with its epic one-man show, Odyssey... Well they've done it again, this time with female actor Amy Nostbakken'
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What's On Stage - * * * * * 'This performance left me transfixed, overwhelmed and weeping. Utterly stunning'
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Edinburgh Festival Guide - * * * * 'This is no ordinary one woman play, but a mini opera, an aria, a narrative poem performed “a cappella”'
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Fringe Review - * * * * 'Ad infinitum have become a critically acclaimed theatre company and The Big Smoke is an example of why. Completely breathtaking, beautiful and accomplished.'
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Three Weeks - * * * * 'Incredibly intense, dark, disturbing, but also beautiful...a remarkable piece of theatre'
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Total Theatre Magazine - 'I search for the words to describe it as it takes such an extraordinary form...'
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The Big Smoke is a co-devised and co-written piece performed by Amy Nostbakken and directed by Nir Paldi. Music: Amy Nostbakken. Costume: Clare Amos. Lighting Design: Peter Harrison. Film (Trailer) and Photography: Ryan Garside.
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ODYSSEY
ODYSSEY SHORTLISTED FOR THE TOTAL THEATRE AWARD 2010
To see the full shortlist of nominations please click here.
WINNER OF THE STAGE BEST SOLO PERFORMER AWARD 2009
2009
The Stage's Must See! Show 'This tour de force of physical theatre is unmissable ...a stunning piece of physicalised storytelling'
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The Guardian 'Theatre Ad Infinitum have moved to the front of the pack'
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Edinburgh Festivals Magazine - * * * * * 'Talent like this is breath taking, if you only see one show -this is it'
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The Scotsman - * * * * 'A love of storytelling, great physical movement and the power to hold an audience in the palm of his hand'
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The List - * * * * 'We listeners laugh with delight at the transformations and the quickness of our guide'
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Three Weeks - * * * * 'Masterful storytelling combined with first class physical theatre'
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2010
Edinburgh Guide - * * * * * 'Homer's Odyssey is a big story ...the idea that this could be made into a one man show is mind-boggling. But it has, and quite remarkable it is too'
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BBC - THE REVIEW SHOW Odyssey is recommended by Natalie Haynes on the BBC's 'The Review Show' -it's 42mins and 50 secs into the show on BBC iPlayer
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Click Liverpool - 'It was only one hour, but one of the best hours I have ever spent in a theatre.'
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British Theatre Guide - 'This is story-telling at its most inventive; a uniquely creative production from a remarkable young company'
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Bristol Evening Post- 'Not since the brilliant Guy Masterson recreated Dylan Thomas’s entire Under Milk Wood saga single handed more than a decade ago has the Ustinov staged such an amazing one-man show as this stunning portrayal by George Mann.'
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BEHIND THE MIRROR
Nominated for a Total Theatre Award 2008
Mervin Stutter’s ‘Pick of the Fringe’ 2008
“Inventive [and] promising stuff from new Lecoq-trained company, Ad Infinitum.”
Observer ‘Best of the Fringe’
“Mercilessly energetic, hilariously funny, fast-paced piece of Marx Brothers’ style action.”
British Theatre Guide *****
“The audience find themselves at the heart of this intelligent troupe’s imagination… the energy of the performers is relentless, and nothing short of charming throughout.”
Scotsman ****
“An exhilarating piece of theatre … a company with a very promising future.”
Metro ****
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