Worth considering
Australian storyteller Jon Bennett is such a Fringe veteran that he regards the road as home. But, among his 158(!) festival appearances, he’s only visited the Minnesota Fringe once… until now. It’s good to see that a solo artist whose most popular previous show was built around penis jokes has matured a bit, and the fruits of his accrued wisdom prove (eventually) quite rewarding in “American’t.” Bennett’s a hyperactive, digression-prone raconteur who sometimes inspires sighs of “Where is this going?” but he has a passionate delivery as he regales audiences with his experiences of his transformative 2020s.
Presented by 2Hoots Productions at Barbara Barker Center for Dance; 1 p.m. Aug. 2, 10 p.m. Aug. 7, 7 p.m. Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 10
Still trying to decide what to see? Check out all the 2025 Fringe reviews at twincities.com/tag/fringe-festival, with each show rated on a scale of Must See, Worth Considering, Could Be Worse or You Can Skip It.
The Minnesota Fringe Festival is presenting nearly 100 hourlong stage acts from July 31 through Aug. 10 around Minneapolis. Visit MinnesotaFringe.org for ticket and show information.
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