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Denial Is A Wonderful Thing

One woman, three continents, six decades and a lusty affair: from Mumbai to the Outback, New York to the Haight, naive schoolgirl to free spirit.

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              Denial Is A Wonderful Thing

              See https://theatreinlondon.ca/2019/05/denial-is-a-wonderful-thing/ for details.

              Location: Spriet Family Theatre

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                Denial Is A Wonderful Thing

                See https://theatreinlondon.ca/2019/05/denial-is-a-wonderful-thing/ for details.

                Location: Spriet Family Theatre

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                1. 8:30 pm
                  Denial Is A Wonderful Thing

                  See https://theatreinlondon.ca/2019/05/denial-is-a-wonderful-thing/ for details.

                  Location: Spriet Family Theatre

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                    Denial Is A Wonderful Thing

                    See https://theatreinlondon.ca/2019/05/denial-is-a-wonderful-thing/ for details.

                    Location: Spriet Family Theatre

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                    1. 6:30 pm
                      Denial Is A Wonderful Thing

                      See https://theatreinlondon.ca/2019/05/denial-is-a-wonderful-thing/ for details.

                      Location: Spriet Family Theatre

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                    1. 6:00 pm
                      Denial Is A Wonderful Thing

                      See https://theatreinlondon.ca/2019/05/denial-is-a-wonderful-thing/ for details.

                      Location: Spriet Family Theatre

                  Location: Spriet Family Theatre

                  2 thoughts on “Denial Is A Wonderful Thing”

                  1. Greg Kondrak
                    Reviewer
                     says:
                    May 31, 2019 at 8:12 pm

                    Denial is a Wonderful Thing is a minimal, nonlinear, one woman show performed by Christina Augello. Through an autobiographical tone, Augello recounts her brief international adventures with an Australian lover, and frames this event with tales about growing up in the 60s and 70s. For a story which jumps around in the timeline it is masterfully written, transitioning between timeframes and life events naturally while maintaining the tension of each event with ease. Jumping back and forth the script never fails to keep the audience on the edge of their seats, wondering what could possibly happen next. There is a great use of musical cues and lighting to contribute to an old timey atmosphere throughout, as well as help develop recurring themes. Where this show falls short however, is in Augello’s performance and delivery. While the events of the story are extremely personal, and should be filled with passion, Augello’s energy mostly comes across as hammy and over rehearsed. I can’t help but feel that Augello wasn’t really telling a life story, but rather dispassionately reading from an otherwise well written script. As shes the only one on stage, her performance ends up hindering a fascinating life story.
                    3 /5

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                  2. Laurie Bursch says:
                    June 5, 2019 at 12:47 pm

                    I saw Denial on Monday, by which time Christina Augello had embodied her fascinating story, making this a compelling hour of theatre.

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