Dora wants a baby. Her library is being closed down, and she feels like she’s has nothing to show for her life. Because she is mentally slow, she wants a kid with brains, one who won’t have the difficulties she has had in life. Her plan is to get the sperm of a Lord, a Nobel Prize winner, even if he isn’t willing to give it to her.
Even if the storyline is slightly convoluted, and there are some unclear moments by the end of the show,this is a joy to watch due to some beautifully crafted characters who are perfectly written, and even better performed. Though all of them are great, it is Dora herself, played by Leah Milner, who deserves the biggest praise. Leah embodies Dora’s persona, being in character even before the show starts, and breaking the fourth wall to talk to her audience, in ad libbed style, without losing the honesty her character has. Dora is a real find, and we would gladly spend more time with her in the future (hint PIT Collective, we want more shows with her).
It is also worth mentioning the special effects and the set design which, even in its simplicity, are wonderful. With plenty of cardboard boxes, a couple of books, and some props, they create any environment they want, and it rings true the whole way through. Their use of music, and of some stunning video adds to a production that is difficult to fault.
‘A stroke of genius’ is one of those rare gems that creep on to the Fringe every year. Missing it would be very, very foolish.
4/5 
Adrian G. Velazquez
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