It is clear from the publicity material surrounding this show that this performance is one intended to challenge your perception of disability; an expectation that is most definitely fulfilled.
The drama unfolds on the set of a decaying church that has been converted into a sporadically open and even less frequented shoe shop lit only by the light of a flickering sign declaring ‘We Save Soles’.
In many ways the post-apocalyptic set represents the way in which disabled people are tossed aside and forgotten about in mainstream society. This rejection breeds anger and these actors are the ambassadors of the frustration and rage felt by this community. The humour here is often dark and sometimes makes for uncomfortable viewing but the cast wear their roles well and take the audience with them in the journey through their world.
The cast members claw through boundaries and demonstrate their completeness as human beings sexually, politically and emotionally. They show that they too can delve into humour that is far beyond that which is considered politically correct and still rake in the laughter.
Heelz on Wheels is a show unlike any other you are likely to see this fringe; comedy that will leave you with insight into a largely invisible community.
3/5
Matthew Straw
