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Anvil
Centre Date and Venue February 9th 7:30pm; one night only | Anvil Centre Reviewer Erin Jane |
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Tales of an Urban Indian is a darkly comic semi-autobiographical story of Simon Douglas, a self-proclaimed “Urban Indian” who grew up partly on a reserve in British Columbia and partly in East Vancouver, who states early on that he “likes cement and gets lost in the woods.” Written and performed by acclaimed Canadian actor/comedian Darrell Dennis, this one-man-show captivates throughout its entire 90 minutes.
This very funny, very physical performance is a whirlwind of stories and imagery, accents and impassioned speeches. Dennis’s emotional and physical energy is palpable in this role, and his ability to mimic various accents and deliver impressions is undeniable. It’s no surprise that Tales of an Urban Indian has been nominated for two Dora Awards (Best Original Play and Best Performance by an Actor). For those who missed this
one-night-only performance, the highly rated film adaptation was released
back in 2009 starring Dennis himself along with Graham Greene and Carmen
Moore, and was accepted into the prestigious Sundance Screenwriters
Lab. However, I recommend seeing this unique show performed live if
only to see Dennis’s incredible stamina on stage first hand. © 2019 Erin Jane |
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