Psyche

An engrossing and mesmerising performance….I was gripped to the end. The rendition of the original in English was superb poetry, and the acting was sensual and atmospheric. I wonder if there is a longer (non Fringe) version? And now I know who Für Elise was composed for ( and how it was first performed)

I wasn't sure what to expect, but was so pleasantly surprised with this performance.
Initially, we saw a poster and were very much drawn in by the atmospheric imagery it conveyed. Stella Abel is a highly accomplished actor, who manages to capture your attention right from the beginning. Acting with such strong sensuality, I was mesmerised throughout. The stage set and lighting, although simple, were incredibly effective. I hope this talented young group achieve the success they deserve with this performance.

A compelling solo performance, sometimes hard to follow in detail but this doesn't detract. (I am fairly familiar with early 19th century Mitteleuropa, not at all with the 1972 Hungarian source for this show.) Intense and darkly funny, and there's a hilarious rendition of Beethoven's "For Elise" which it is tempting to call mouth music, by which I do not mean puirt a beul.

A powerful, inventive solo performance of a complex, challenging script. The performance has an epic sweep - in one way it reminded me of Virginia Woolf's 'Orlando' brought to life in 50 minutes in a bathtub. *****

By turns comedic and tragic; intense throughout. The actress wonderfully embodies the fictional poetess through many stages of life--from a young child to a grown woman. She also skillfully navigates the multi-lingual script, making the meaning of the language clear whether in English or Hungarian.
The choice to set the piece in a washroom emphasizes the deeply personal subject matter. The character bathes herself while recounting the exploits of her life. One of the best shows we've seen in our years at the Fringe!

This was one of the best solo performances I've ever seen, highly recommended.
The sheer scale of imagery conjured from its star actor Stella Abel was vivid, compelling, sexualy charged, brutal, but also humerous at times.
Pure storytelling at its finiest. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A tour-de-force monologue, Stella Abel grabs your attention from the start. Sometimes dark, sometimes hilarious, this is storytelling of the highest order. She overcomes the limitations imposed by the venue, an intense, utterly watchable, performance. See it if you can.