We received a host of congratulatory reviews for this show. Here’s a brief selection:
“Ambitious and sweeping, this thoughtful, witty and emotional drama examines every aspect of family relationships” – The Reviews Hub ★★★★
“Preston’s production captures the different layers of connection and conflict well … Sue Brodie standing out as Fran, a woman who can diagnose any and every problem her children have in seconds even when they try to conceal it. John McSpadyen’s Bob is ultimately kindlier, a gentler parental figure who is more trusted but happier with his lot and more insistent that his children live parallel lives … The Tower Theatre’s eclectic programme proves it is just as strong at contemporary work as the classics” – Cultural Capital
“The production thrives in its domestic, ensemble moments, under Rosanna Preston‘s direction. Brodie and McSpadyen deliver powerful performances as Fran and Bob, bringing weight to their roles as parents grappling with a world that gradually no longer makes sense to them. The chemistry between cast members feels lived-in and authentic, particularly in early scenes where laughter curdles into something more unsettling. Christine Bowmaker‘s costume design is excellent, subtly reinforcing character and circumstance, while the set perfectly captures the intimacy of a backyard garden” – Everything Theatre
“Director Rosanna Preston and the cast find all the laughs in the script, but never at the expense of the integrity of the piece, and still land the dramatic climax at the end. It’s more fun than most West End nights out.” – Comedian Stewart Leeegories:
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