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SIN

Sin has some fantastic talents in it. Any attempt to do a high concept Juke box musical at a Fringe festival is a big risk, but SIN possesses a lot of the talent to pull it off. 

From the beginning there are some standout performances, but there is also a disjointedness about it. Often the chorus and characters feel more like they're competing for stage time instead of collaborating. The story takes a bit long to get going, and once it does the story plays out in the way you'd expect. There are no real surprises here, but the show overall isn't here for the story, it is here to offer a fun, unpretentious time with good music. 

The high-concept take on Gospel meets Gaga is exactly what you'd expect from a Fringe fiesta. The idea of Black Mirror style reliance on social media is supposed to be futuristic, but currently reads more as a bit of a dated take on Social Media, but the commentary is no less poignant. You can see what they're going for here and it reads like a modern take on "Bare: The Pop Opera" meets "Jesus Christ Superstar." 

The music is fine- it's Lady Gaga. If you like her, you'll love it. If you don't, this isn't for you. The cast feels a bit bloated- especially with the chorus that doesn't add much- and the blocking and choreography doesn't execute the elaborate nature that a high concept musical like this would demand. Too often characters are still singing at each other when it could really benefit from more movement- the biggest complaint might be that there isn't more energy and excitement onstage. 

There are a handful of exceptional talents in the cast. Angelina Jolie and Eve stand out with a belters pride- If doing Gaga it's important to have a few people who can really nail the alto belt with complete and total abandon. Judas and Jesus are both very good, and have great chemistry, but none stand out compared to God. (Who of course is played by a drag queen- albeit not Scottish) 

If you like Lady Gaga and jukebox musicals, this is exactly what you'd expect it to be. The rough edges don't detract from the experience as a whole, but there's a lot here to enjoy.