THE MARY & MARGO ART EXPERIENCE starts with these two manic pixie dream girls trying to affix a sheet made of black bin-liners to the back wall. They then see the audience and, after a moment’s paralysis, the show starts.
Mary and Margo (Katie Oliver and Kristen Hansen, possibly respectively but it doesn’t really matter) are two funny and engaging performers. This 30 minute show is a lightweight delight.
We are told that a big producer is expected and this showcase will be the duo’s passport to the big time. But he hasn’t arrived yet.
Unlike most comedy double-acts, Mary and Margo are physically similar, with their faces painted and matching blonde bobs (wigs?)
The performance pieces are short and surreal, with random shouted words and exaggerated gestures, if that sounds silly, it is, but charming as hell. The piece started life as a series of lockdown Youtube videos, and something of that “finding joy in desperate times” spirit remains.
The “producer” arrives, but leaves after a while as he is at the wrong show. M&M generously decide to carry on with the show anyway.
The longest set piece was actually introduced as “A word from our sponsor” and was a nice mimed piece about the perils of addiction.
They finish with a song, the infectious “Choose Love” which incorporates audience participation, which everyone was happy to provide.
The “big producer” was Matt Morillo, who also actually produces.
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About the Project
Art. Plays. Now! Mary & Margo are so excited to FINALLY bring their curated performance pieces to a REAL black box stage! After making their YouTube channel (3 videos total!) they finally were discovered by a hotshot Hollywood producer, Mr Goodman. They’ve sold their car and skipped rent to bring this show to life and finally have their dreams come true. Using performance art to share their views and opinions, Mary & Margo paint broad strokes with some thought- because life can really be a horror movie sometimes!
Reviewed by Guy Picot.