jonno

Winnipeg Free Press, July 18th 2003

JONNO KATZ, a comic maniac from New Zealand, uses the premise of a female God looking for a new creation story - as she is about to destroy the world and start over - as an excuse to let loose with some classic fringe zaniness.
Thus, the elaborate adventures of a New Zealand manicurist - a one-man extravaganza.
Mincing frantically about the stage, Katz assumes about a dozen different roles, utilizing several corny low-tech props and pre-taped bits, and generally has a silly time giggling his way through the "story" of Emily the manicurist.
An outrageously exuberant fornication scene featuring audience participation and a casual little intermission chat help make this a charming, albeit over-the-top, Fringe experience.

-Martin Cash

CBC Radio, July 17th 2003

This show is a replacement show for the first five performances of Sabotage, which have been cancelled. You are met at the door by the hyperactive star of this one-man show who is dressed in checked pants, a muscle shirt, white jacket with tails, bow tie, and a red headband. The premise of his story is that God is tired of what she has created and is looking for a new creation story. Our hero then tells us the elaborate adventures of the New Zealand manicurist as his entry for the new creation story. It is a bizarre and convoluted tale that involves some interesting props, and numerous characters. The story does have some humorous moments, with a comical sex scene and farcical intermission. The actor also has an interesting rapport with his technician and the audience.

-Ken Gordon

CBC Message Board

I loved this show! Do yourself a favour and go see it! (But hurry because it's only on for a few more days) Jonathan has loads of energy, imagination and just plain charm. He engages his audience with confidence and knowing 'winks' and is able to laugh at himself along with you. The story is fun and hold lots of little surprises. A delightful peice! See it before it's gone.

-Diane Houlden

CBC Diary

Imagine Brecht on speed. Jonno's shows are unabashedly theatrical. He knows your there he knows it's not TV and he plays with an exuberance that is a joy to watch. The story is...well I don't want to give it away but he tells it with a series of simple props, sound effects, simple but effective characterizations and one enthusiastic audience participation sex scene. (Don't worry EVERYONE gets to take part.)

-John Huston

Winnipeg Fringe Festival
Winnipeg Free Press, July 18th 2003 JONNO KATZ, a comic maniac from New Zealand, uses the premise of a female God looking for a new creation story - as she is about to destroy the world and start over - as an excuse to let loose with some classic fringe zaniness. Thus, the elaborate adventures of a New Zealand manicurist - a one-man extravaganza. Mincing frantically about the stage, Katz assumes about a dozen different roles, utilizing several corny low-tech props and pre-taped bits, and generally has a silly time giggling his way through the "story" of Emily the manicurist. An outrageously exuberant fornication scene featuring audience participation and a casual little intermission chat help make this a charming, albeit over-the-top, Fringe experience. -Martin Cash CBC Radio, July 17th 2003 This show is a replacement show for the first five performances of Sabotage, which have been cancelled. You are met at the door by the hyperactive star of this one-man show who is dressed in checked pants, a muscle shirt, white jacket with tails, bow tie, and a red headband. The premise of his story is that God is tired of what she has created and is looking for a new creation story. Our hero then tells us the elaborate adventures of the New Zealand manicurist as his entry for the new creation story. It is a bizarre and convoluted tale that involves some interesting props, and numerous characters. The story does have some humorous moments, with a comical sex scene and farcical intermission. The actor also has an interesting rapport with his technician and the audience. -Ken Gordon CBC Message Board I loved this show! Do yourself a favour and go see it! (But hurry because it's only on for a few more days) Jonathan has loads of energy, imagination and just plain charm. He engages his audience with confidence and knowing 'winks' and is able to laugh at himself along with you. The story is fun and hold lots of little surprises. A delightful peice! See it before it's gone. -Diane Houlden CBC Diary Imagine Brecht on speed. Jonno's shows are unabashedly theatrical. He knows your there he knows it's not TV and he plays with an exuberance that is a joy to watch. The story is...well I don't want to give it away but he tells it with a series of simple props, sound effects, simple but effective characterizations and one enthusiastic audience participation sex scene. (Don't worry EVERYONE gets to take part.) -John Huston