.............Edinburgh Fringe Festival 08' Reactions
August 16, 2008 – Edinburgh, Scotland: The International Fringe Festival - officially “the world’s greatest arts extravaganza” with over 2,800 shows presented daily – today nominated American actor, Jim Jarrett, for “Best Performer – Male or Female - In A Solo Show.” The Fringe Festival Stage Committee called Jarrett’s performance “a stunning and beautiful acting achievement.” Jarrett, along with the other four others will be honored this Sunday, August 24th at 7:00pm at Assembly Hall.
“Jim Jarrett had my full attention from the moment he stepped onto the stage till the moment he left. Jarrett is simply unmissable; giving a touching and passionate performance that I'm sure will not be topped at this year's festival. Do not miss a chance to see Jarrett's mesmerizing performance and whether you know everything or nothing of the great Vincent Van Gogh, I beg you to go take in this great passionate theatrical experience!”
(British Theatre Guide)
“For the past dozen years, Jim Jarrett has toured with the show, bringing to Edinburgh a highly polished and fully developed characterization and presentation. Jarrett is backed by projections of dozens of Vincent’s paintings and drawings which, being undeniably works of genius, constantly threaten to upstage the actor, but his willingness to run that risk is a measure of his confidence in the power of his story and his performance. DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!!! "
(The Stage)
“American actor Jim Jarrett expresses with color and immediacy the intensity of the relationship. As he reads from Vincent's letters there is an overwhelming sense of something very private being exposed … Jarrett's self-directed performance is thoroughly engaging.”
(Telegraph)
“With over two-thousand shows every day at this year’s Fringe my must-see show is Vincent! Jarrett is extraordinary! … Vincent is fabulous! An acting achievement … an in-character history lesson with a heart!”
(The Metro)
“Jarrett’s production of Leonard Nimoy’s Vincent has become an international touring phenomenon and you should see why … what it does to an audiences is amazing … an absolute must-see at The Fringe!!!”
(The List)
“Vincent is compelling … passionate … a compelling, informative production beautifully performed and directed by Jim Jarrett … I was simply amazed!”
(One4Review)
“Vincent is a top 50 MUST-SEE of the Fringe Festival!!”
(The Fringe Review)