Chase Padgett: Grab Bag Cabaret

Chase Padgett—PTE – Cherry Karpyshin Mainstage

I haven’t had a chance in previous years to see a performance by a man who’s reputation precedes him after hearing how 6 Guitars and Nashville Hurricane took previous Fringes by storm. I’ve finally had a chance and I am thrilled I did. This year’s show differs greatly from previous work of Padgett’s, as he has created it to include bits and pieces of ideas and projects he’s been working on that never quite fit together anywhere else. The audience gets to choose which parts he does by choosing a card, making the show different every night. The cabaret style shows allow for so much variety and creativity in what art is presented, and the parts shared in this show are extremely enjoyable. An hour filled with marvellous musicianship, heartfelt storytelling, and plenty of laughter, this is not a show to miss!

Calantha Jensen