Review: Harry Melling's PEDDLING Packs a Punch at 'Brits Off Broadway' at 59E59

Harry Melling's premiere of PEDDLING at 'Brits Off Broadway' at 59E59 is an emotional thrilll ride of passion, grit, and whirlwind of emotion.

A young peddler, after a blur of an evening, wakes up in a London field somewhere. Picking up the pieces, literally, from the night before and events past, he recounts the struggles and hardship he faces in his everyday work life, peddling what no one's buying. Presented in a theatre in the round setting, most of the show is performed behind a screen, closing in on four sides, possibly symbolizing the trapped feeling of the day to day nothing the singular character faces.

Harry Melling's one man performance is out of this world extraordinary. A poignant, passionate, fiery, gritty showcase, he's come a long way since his work at Number 4 Privet Drive. It's a must-see experience that will change the way you see theatrics.

59E59 Theaters will welcome HighTide Festival Theatre with the US premiere of PEDDLING, written and performed by Harry Melling, and directed by Steven Atkinson. PEDDLING begins performances on Wednesday, April 23 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 18. Press Opening is Tuesday, April 29 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Single tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.