Wheel and Turn
Reviewed by Bryan Boodhoo
The vibe of Wheel and Turn is uplifting.
The main character, Aya, performed by Nadia L. Hohn, can’t seem to catch a break. She meets the man of her dreams, but soon after she get married, she discovers she discovers she has cancer. Her dreams are put on hold. But she manages to kick cancer’s butt! To celebrate her victory, she creates a cancer list, things she has to do, and do them now.
The list goes on to more than a 100 items, one of which is going to Africa, which she does, but is slightly disillusioned by the experience. Soon after she returns her marriage falls apart, and her life seems to fall apart too. Her dreams continue to be dashed, until she dives into the life of Louise Bennett Coverley, better known as Miss Lou, who both makes her envious and inspires Aya. The three performers in this piece, Hohn, Olivia Carter, who plays Miss Lou, and Kevin Heron-Jones, who plays various male roles in this play are very well accomplished.
It’s refreshing to see a Caribbean story on stage. This one is about Jamaica, and it does not let it give into the stereotypes of Jamaican culture of dance hall and dreadlocks.
This show is recommended for anyone interested in history, or anyone who has had their childhood dreams of how life should be take a sudden U-turn.
Age Suitability: Parental Guidance (ages 13+)
Warnings: Other Warnings
Other: Grief, pregnancy loss, gun violenceshould be prepared for the possibility of loud sounds and sudden lighting effects.
Venue: The Westdale
Special Performances: Relaxed Performance, Mask Mandatory, Affinity Performance
Genre: Theatre—Comedy, Theatre—Drama, Musical/Concert/Opera
Playwright/Co-Director/Actor/Producer
Nadia L Hohn
