Déjà Vu (And Other Forms of Knowing)

The wonderful and wacky world of theatre is to shock and be innovative. Déjà Vu is exactly that. The performance was filled with talent to amaze and awe. Mixed with incredible lighting and special effects it was a spectacular performance.

Andi Snelling through her one-person performance showed real talent through her exceptional body movement and facial expressions. She showed the audience a range of emotions from one end of the spectrum to the other. Snelling filled the stage with her presence and minimal props. Her acting talent is phenomenal and shone through in the 45-minute show.

Composed of many different juxtaposing songs from one scene to the next, Snelling showed the audience sadness, happiness and made each person feel that déjà vu feeling.

Creative choreography was shown in each scene. From jumpy and jagged shapes to slow long lines to compliment the music, the audience never knew what was coming next. Snelling’s body awareness was remarkable. To fill a space with just her body was incredible. The indication of dance technique also shined through. Incredible flexibility was evident through her extended lines and also in the more upbeat scenes. Each song created a different story. Some scenes Snelling used very minimal movement if any at all to create the mood and ambiance she wanted the audience to experience. This was created remarkably.

Snelling’s facial expressions are extraordinary. Each new scene with a different song, created a whole different atmosphere for the audience. Snelling’s facial expressions aided this. With some scenes being so minimal, Snelling’s eyes and face told the story for the duration. It was extraordinary, and at times purposely hilarious.

Snelling’s body movements created a feeling of awe and enchantment. Through the story of Déjà Vu, it is not always what it seems. The audience didn’t know how to react or what was coming next. The audience delved deep into Snelling’s subconscious, feeling as she felt throughout each movement. From despair to fear, it was a journey throughout.

Somewhat interactive, the audience didn’t have a say on whom Snelling chose to include. This was a very personal way to embrace the audience. It aided the quirkiness and realness of Snelling’s performance, making the audience feel as though inside her subconscious.

Snelling is one talented human with a large array of skills. She filled the stage with her presence and created a fantastic performance!

Déjà Vu (And Other Forms of Knowing)
This show has concluded its run at Melbourne Fringe
melbournefringe.com.au/program?event/dyjyo-vu