Truly Siskind-Weiss brought her play The Strongest Girl in the World to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. Her story explains how she has navigated through the grief of losing her Dad.

The play also describes her experience during her stays at Summer Camp, where she enjoyed herself and felt at home. The American Summer camps aren’t something I can relate to and I dare say many of the audience don’t to. I can appreciate the sense of fun and community that most of the children would get from going there.

I especially liked the pop-up books that Truly designed and used during the play. They documented her family life before and after her Dad died. The bookshelf and small chair documented a major turning point in her life.

Truly speaks fondly about her Mum and Sister and I felt that she felt sadness as her memories of her Dad are vague and faded. Nowadays our phones allow us the have a few recordings to help keep our loved ones’ memories alive.

It’s a thoughtful play and an honest tribute to her Dad, which keeps his memory alive. It’s not over sentimental and Truly’s delivery is touching and heart-warming.

For more information about The Strongest Girl in the World please use the link below.

Three Stars

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-strongest-girl-in-the-world