My Lover was a Salmon in the Climate Apocalypse is a gig theatre offering from Irish theatre company, Bradán (which means Salmon in Irish).
Climate change is a big issue to tackle, one that needs to be talked about desperately – but to do so within just an hour is tough!
Using a cast of three; Fin (Rory Gradon), Fiona (Elinor Peregrin) and Sam (Elisabeth Flett). The music talents of the three are phenomenal, and that is the star of the show. The three play and array of instruments including the tin whistle, violins, drums and guitars, creating music with a folk sound.
Unfortunately, it’s the drama that lets this production down slightly. I assumed that the title of the production was a metaphor or the like, but no Fin really does believe he’s a salmon. Fringe theatre is weird and wonderful, and I love it. But I did not expect to spend a Saturday afternoon watching a grown man sing to a salmon fillet which he believes is his mother.
The plot of this production is bizarre, and it made me wish we could just enjoy their music and forget the storyline…
Musically the three are outstanding. Peregrin’s voice is sublime and Flett seems to be able to play all of the instruments ever. Watching Flett create music with a loop pedal was uniquely brilliant. Their harmonies are beautiful and My Lover Was a Salmon in the Climate Apocalypse is worth watching for the music alone.
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