CRITQUES

EDINBURGH PRESS

“humorous and poignant ... carrying both an air of delicious gossip and painful confession ... performed with flair ... Shakespeare passages take on a personal interpretation and blend well with Hamill’s own charismatic descriptions of a life on the stage.”
The List

“a tender and intimate self-portrait of a woman with a capacity for rising above her own pain.”
The Stage

“a sincere and poignant tale ...”
The Scotsman

“a sophisticated and poetic solo performance... having found solace in the works of Wm.Shakespeare, particularly Midsummer Night’s Dream as a child, Hamill gives a passionate and lyrical performance.”
WhatsOnStage

AUDIENCE COMMENTARIES

“... extraordinary ... clever and seamless interweaving of the Shakespearean text into an often jarring life ... courage shines out through everything ...”
Karin de la Penha - “Fly In The Fridge” - solo artist Edinburgh Fringe 2010

“Go see this play!”
Norman Lovette - British stand-Up - Edinburgh Fringe 2010

“wonderful show ... a powerful, enlightening and entertaining performance”
Chris Campbell, Edinburgh

“lovely ... a marvelous actress ... an exquisite performance”
Isabella Caron - Paris France

“... was blown away by Mary MacDonald Hamill’s simple emotional honesty ... a very rewarding play”
4 stars - Goldstar

“Riveting! ... the relevance of Shakespeare’s words brought into our very lives.”
Rachelle Benveniste, Poet

“Terribly moving and brave ... performed with great candor and delicacy.”
Jayne Houdyshell - two time Tony-nominated actress