"The performance is dazzling...High octane...No holds barred."
"Cohen's powers as a writer and performer are mesmerizing."
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"As both writer and performer, Cohen exhibits keen observational skills, deftly capturing the eccentricities of the characters he encounters with his distinctive, quirky humour. His adept handling of the narrative structure effortlessly guides the audience through the absurd landscape of Los Angeles, all the while maintaining authenticity through incredible verbatim dialogue. Despite initially being mildly awkward, Cohen’s unwavering commitment to his storytelling imbues each character with vitality and charm."
"Life With Oscar" delivers a solid solo performance anchored by Nicholas Cohen's talent and dedication.
"Where many solo performers rely mainly on the voice, Cohen is as adept at creating character from movement and gesture as he is with changing his voice. The show also makes good use of sound and light and even includes a costume change. The strong opening section introduces us to his family, performers all and with contacts in the film industry. From his small-time rep actor father to the visiting film director, we believe in them through the power of story-telling as well as the deft switches of character."
"As a performer, Nick Cohen really can hold an audience and command the room. He is dynamic, full of energy, yet not afraid to let his guard down. "
"A frenetically physical retelling, featuring 29 different characters, from the man who modelled the Oscar trophy itself to the psychopathic producer’s daughter destined to be Nick’s ‘mystic bride,’ we journey from South London to Hollywood and back again. Accompanied by fragments of films past and present, scored with layered compositions by Jon Ouin and the cinematic direction of Nicholas Pitt, this show is a hilarious and moving confession. Life with Oscar is an on-stage exorcism of a man haunted by Hollywood, but it is also an examination of questions of ambition, shame, failure and sacrifice that haunt us all."
"Cohen’s story is indeed gripping. Most of the characters are outrageous, as are their Hollywood escapades. There are, in fact, many jaw-dropping moments and spells of laugh-out-loud physical comedy."
"Cohen's 31 roles are SUPERB...Each one distinct."
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"Cohen’s performance as the protagonist is commendable, demonstrating a depth of understanding and commitment to the character’s complexities.”
"With nothing but a screen and a chair, Cohen commands a bare stage from corner to corner with unwavering vitality. "
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