Buzz

An outstanding performance and a thoroughly engaging story.

This really is an incredible production. Compelling story, brilliant use of multimedia, fantastic music and expertly performed.

Most of all, this play flows superbly without ever feeling predictable. This might be a hard production to beat this year.

An enthralling production that ties in the with 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, interestingly focusing on Buzz Aldrin, not the first but the second man to step on its surface. The atmospheric musical and visual affects contribute to the overall weirdness of the story - well worth seeing.

Outstanding performance. Superb acting. The scene was set perfectly by a well thought combination of music, images and acting. It felt as if we were Mattias! A gentle funny moment from time to time, but above all a performance we talked about for days. Charlotte and the musician did a great job, all the more impressive as neither English nor Faroer is their native language. This show deserves your attendance.. A must see!

Quality of acting, singing, video backdrop, percussion and music were all excellent. This will stick in the memory, but ultimately the plot line wasn't refined enough to make for a really satisfying show.

Buzz (*****)
With a huge video screen displaying the space race images and scenic landscapes a backdrop, and accompanied by a woman playing an odd assortment of instruments, an actress relates a tale of a Norwegian boy, Mattias, who idolizes Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon. As the quirky story roams from Norway to the quiet Faroe Islands, the whole performance gels into Mattias’ surprising mix of contentment and social ineptness. Most memorable, and telling, are the events at a high school party where Mattias wears and homemade space suit and stalks the girl of his dreams.

This was the 4th most enjoyable of the 83 shows I have seen so far this year. You may see my other three-sentence reviews, in order from most enjoyable to worst, at my non-commercial website: www.fringefan.com.

Buzz - Kopergietery (Belgium) Edinburgh Fringe is possibly the only place where you get talking to a stranger in a line up at the entrance to a theatre, exchange recommendations and then go buy a ticket based on those recommendations. So, it was with “Buzz”. I wanted to like this show – no, I wanted to LOVE this show. A gentleman I got chatting with earlier this week told me how powerful it was with tears in his eyes. It’s a stage adaptation of a novel set in the Faroe Islands with a Buzz Aldrin overlay. There’s a fabulous filmic element that runs as a backdrop to the piece, live music, rain fell from the sky, intelligence and sensitivity – many, many great elements and layers but alas I couldn’t vibe with this one. 2 tiny Remnants-of-Cheese from moi!

A remarkable and moving piece of theatre, with beautifully judged performance, soundscape and visuals. It's understated style draws you in and holds the emotional core of the piece like a precious crystal.

Intriguing weaving together of multiple stories, delivered by a talented actor and a creative musician. What a beautiful voice! Very enjoyable performance!