For those hoping to find a hidden gem at the Fringe this year, you could see a lot worse than Invisible Ink. Housed at Sweet ECA, this intimate venue offers the opportunity to really connect with the performers.
The show comprises of three spoken word artists, all entirely individual and each compelling in their own way. Welsh actress Rhian Edwards starts the proceedings with her spellbinding poetry and song. Her voice has a real maturity to it and her honest and cool deliverance give her words such significance and beauty that it is impossible not to feel touched by them. Her songs, which break up her poetry, are completely absorbing as her unique voice cuts to the bone.
Nathan Penlington is a different kettle of fish altogether. Combining stand up comedy, performance, poetry and magic, Penlington builds a genuine rapport with the audience, encouraging participation and amusement. He seems a little out of place in between two acts which are both more edgy and experimental, but Penlington does his best to keep people entertained.
Suzanne Andrade provides more surreal entertainment. Performing alongside the sinister and somewhat psychedelic animations of Paul Barritt, Andrade has created an act with a strong identity which combines visual and musical elements that compliment her words and stories, bringing everything together in a bizarre and humorous world. This is one of the most honest and innovative productions I’ve seen in recent years. It deserves bigger audiences, so take a chance on it.
4/5
Becky Stone
