KING NYC Reviews and Tickets

76%

(18 Ratings)

Positive

72%

Mixed

28%

Negative

Members say

Confusing, Great acting, Absorbing, Ambitious, Slow

About the Show

Pat Kinevane explores resilience, memory, and courage in a solo performance set in Cork, Ireland.

Luther, living alone in Cork, Ireland, grapples with personal struggles, yet exudes mischief and hope amidst loneliness. As he readies himself for an evening as an Elvis impersonator, he delves into reflections on his past, daring to envision a potential future, even one with romance. Like Ireland's resilience, he persists despite being downtrodden, maintaining humor and seeking light amid darkness.

Pat Kinevane's KING, celebrated for its vivid storytelling, brings forth a compelling narrative that intertwines memory and curiosity, exploring how personal and shared histories sculpt us into resilient beings, requiring courage in every evolution. This acclaimed production, a 'Pick of the Fringe' at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, showcases Kinevane's mastery in creating an emotionally immersive experience through color, movement, and expression in collaboration with Fishamble.

Show-Score Member Reviews (16)

100

Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining, Clever, Absorbing

See it if Incredible one man show from Irish superstar actor and writer. Complex plot , vignettes shared from his life.

Don't see it if Plot moves around, I was extremely moved the whole show. This will travel to LA, Germany and has a world tour. Edinburgh Fringe First.See it

At times funny, Beautiful, Depressing, Intense, Great acting

See it if Compelling performance. Beautiful depiction of compassion and connection and art and beauty even amidst trauma

Don't see it if Felt long but wasn't. The content warnings on 59E59 don't cover the strongest content warnings for the show. See tell us more if interested. Read more

Thought-provoking, Masterful, Great writing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if you are interested in a riveting portrayal of a psychotic bipolar patient trying to negotiate life. Splendid performance in a difficult play

Don't see it if you are upset by mental illness. this is raw and in your face and there is no window dressing to conceal the disturbance

Disappointing, Great acting, Slow, Thought-provoking, Confusing

See it if Actor Kinevane is mesmerizing as Luther an emotionally damaged man w/an obsession for Argentinian tango He prowls about like a caged animal

Don't see it if Author Kinevane often leaves us in the dark about Luther's motivations & possible mental illness He is a cipher that we are unable to decode

Indulgent, Edgy, Slow, Quirky, Ambitious

See it if you enjoy one actor fringe-type shows that are more storytelling than play. Bits of humor, costume changes, impersonations with good sound.

Don't see it if you want a clear plot - this rambles a bit around what appear to be personal relationships and a fascination with tango dancing.

Interesting one-man show, Disappointing, Confusing, Ambitious

See it if You enjoy fringe-like one-man shows that tell a story of a man's life

Don't see it if You want to see a fully-formed play; you expect a musical

Morbid, Anticlimactic, Emotive, Confrontational, Weird

See it if you relish writer-performers making bold choices incl amateur tango, bombastic vocals, fragmented storytelling & a bald Elvis impersonation.

Don't see it if you've got Elvis on your mind. (There's little payoff on that front.) You'd prefer to avoid eye contact w/ an actor. (That abounds here.) Read more

Ambitious, Banal, Cliched, Confusing, Dated

See it if a person who reflects about his life

Don't see it if one man show only

Trailer

Creative team

Fishamble: The New Play Company