This year, Wishbone Media presents #NoFilter, a new musical based on real lives, real conversations, and real Instagram feeds. Following the success of last year’s sell-out Twilight parody musical, Dusk: A Bite Size Love Story, this new musical promises to reveal what’s behind the insta-perfect image.
The cast and the songs are this musical’s highlights. With a bumper cast of thirteen exceptionally talented singers, their performances were excellent. Daniel Ruffing’s songs stand out with their catchy, high-energy pop-rock vibe.
Sadly, there were significant sound problems when I attended on August 13th. Large parts of the dialogue were cut out, and intros to songs could not be heard. Disappointingly, these problems seem still present even two days later, according to a review from Theatre Weekly.
The sound problems coupled with the rapid pace of this musical make it challenging to comment on the storyline itself. The description says we follow three relatable characters, but I had no idea who those three characters even were. There’s too much going on at once, making the story very muddled.
Re-reading the description indicates why this might be the case: #NoFilter is an “Act One preview”! Wishbone Media plans to develop this musical further if this half-run at the Fringe and their GoFundMe are successful. From my point of view, this feels deceptive, I can pay the same price for a fully-formed show that I can actually hear.
I did not see Dusk last year, but it certainly seems to have quite the social media following. So, Wishbone Media is capable of doing something right. However, while #NoFilter has potential, it is far from a success in its current form. This year, Wishbone Media is revisiting the success of Dusk with Dusk: A Bite Size Celebration. It’s on at 9 pm in the same venue and performance space. But be warned, that is not a full musical either. It’s a medley of highlights and outtakes from last year’s Dusk, as voted for by fans. I’d argue you’re better off seeing that, and if you like it, you’re in luck because it’s the same cast in #NoFilter.
Show Details
Venue: Greenside @ George Street – Forest Theatre
Dates: Aug 12-17, 19-24
Showtimes: 22:00
Running Time: 50 minutes
Age Recommendation: 16+
Price: From £13 (concessions available)
Accessibility
Interested in accessibility? The performance space, ‘Forest Theatre’, is wheel chair accessible. The venue, ‘Greenside @ George Street’, has provided the following accessibility information: ‘Full venue site is accessible, Wheelchair accessible toilet, No reserved accessible parking, No on street blue badge parking, Assistance dogs welcome in all areas. Step free access to the venue’.
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