A man sobbing on a park bench. A woman walking past offers to help. He starts talking. His father died recently, and he has a terrible secret he can't share with anyone he knows. But maybe with a stranger...?
There's a surreal element to what follows, but a tragic tale of family history lies within. Through a series of flashbacks we learn of the pain and grief in his history, his relationship(s) with his father, and that we are never simply the products of our upbringing. There's a lot of mime involved, not always successful in explaining what's happening, and several songs, mostly very silly and very funny. The tune about the HMRC will be with you for some time afterwards!
While the performances sometimes falter, and the script can be a bit clunky, overall this a powerful piece of drama that's an enjoyable and thoughtful watch. A good end to our Fringe viewing.
This was the final performance of My Father's Nose.
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