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Thimblerigger, played by Julie A. Terrell, is the next character to electrify the stage. As the reincarnation of Mum's lust and anger, she is so dynamic one expect a shower of sparks every time her whip lashes out or she stops just short of trampling a monkey. Her boldness and sharpness are terrific...
...title characters captivate the audience when Shah, played by Robert Larkin, romantically approaches Mum, played by Danielle L. DiDio. Larkin's use of poetry to win his love's affection is a demonstration of the power words can have when used well . DiDio's reluctance and then grace in joining Shah is lovely to watch, and her face glows with affection...
...Mum and Shah could be worth seeing for its originality alone. It's not often a world-renown Tai Ch'i master (Mark) joins a gymnastic/hip-hop performance team in a play directed by someone trained as a mime...
...Mum and Shah is really worth seeing because it manages to create a kind of dreamworld and make it survive. Devitt says "magic is a way of seeing and a way of living in a world of diverse people and cultures...
...Mum and Shah will play at the Lyric Stage this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. Tickets...