Laura Ramoso, Photo by Kristina Ruddick

I first encountered Laura Ramoso when she performed her solo show diane at Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival 2020. I was then, and am still, really into her offbeat, neurotic vibe. There are echoes of diane in her new special, Frances, though it is far more ambitious with an underlying narrative structure. Her persuasive cinematic sensibility is at the forefront here. Throughout the show, Seann Murray’s light and sound enhance the epic or sentimental tone of any given scene. Continue Reading