Press
“There should be a warning as you enter the Drawing Room at the Assembly Rooms that says: ‘Caution: Master Storyteller at Work,’ for what you are about to witness is nothing short of extraordinary… And the singing. Oh my, the singing.
There’s so much on at the Fringe that’s high energy and fast paced, it’s a relief to discover a performer that allows herself, and her audience to breathe, to savour, to reflect, and be awed by artistry in the room.
If you want to give life to a life story, this is how it’s done.
Breathtaking.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“DIVA is a show few could pull off, even if they could write it quite so well… A magnificent piece of musical theatre. Standing ovations seem both likely and well-deserved. Brava, Vivienne Powell, Brava!”
— The Quinntessential Review UK (Edinburgh International Festival)
“Rich in emotion, DIVA convinces you that you have witnessed a true story in the theatrical biography – many thanks to its astounding lead performer. Powell’s performance captures themes of success, love and loss with masterful control, transfixing the audience for the sixty-minute runtime.
Vivienne Powell delivers a performance that is as vocally stunning as it is emotionally resonant.”
“…As a tale of a life and career lived to the full, aligned with melancholy undertones of time passing, this is an exceptional show.”
— The Reviews Hub UK
“DIVA is a dream of a solo play. Vivienne Powell a master at transporting us into the life of a fading icon. She is fragile and stubborn and completely real. I cannot recommend this astonishing heartrending performance strongly enough. Brava!!!”
“...Glorious musical and physical prowess...Powell enacts the most glorious
expression of love from the depths.”
“Surely one of the most powerful actors and singers we have...Vivienne Powell
is a true DIVA, who captures the hearts of her audience. BRAVA!”
“...it is clear that this is a deeply personal story and a labor of love."
— Stage Raw, Los Angeles