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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2018 12:51:21 GMT
Fantastically funny
Piquant
Saucy
Wonderfully acted
And full of sharp dialogue
There is quite a lot of explicit sexual language
And the atmosphere was ruined a bit
By the awful audience
Sitting like bloody idiot Lemons
Too frigid to react to the play
But a piece by a black female
British writer
Starring three wonderful black female actors
Was really great to see at this venue
I loved it
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2018 12:53:52 GMT
It’s not about gardening then?
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Post by zahidf on Oct 31, 2018 12:59:19 GMT
Hampstead is generally a much older, middle class audience isn't it? Doesn't surprise me massively this wasn't their cup of tea from what I've seen about it
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Post by showgirl on Oct 31, 2018 20:06:49 GMT
Good to read so positive a review (especially as I only booked yesterday, based on early reports); also to hear that you wholeheartedly enjoyed something, @parsley.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 31, 2018 21:08:24 GMT
parsley loved it. I'll give it a miss  |
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Post by showgirl on Nov 1, 2018 5:00:07 GMT
I loathe the late starts (7.45 pm) for evening perfs at Hampstead Downstairs, but at 1 hour 35 with no interval and with tickets as affordable there as they are, I'm happy to chance it. Plus I've seen some really impressive work there in recent years.
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Post by showgirl on Nov 11, 2018 5:22:28 GMT
Well this was great in every respect: writing, performances, set, direction - and audience response, and reminded me why I so enjoy seeing new writing in a supportive venue. The 3 young actresses were so full of verve and vigour that it was a joy to watch. The play itself was a bit episodic and the writer threw in two quite serious issues at a late stage without adequate time to address either, so I think that was a mistake, but if you want to see something enlivening which just pulses with energy and enthusiasm, this is it.
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Post by showgirl on Nov 13, 2018 4:42:23 GMT
Plus, now that the press are officially invited to Downstairs productions and PN has for this one has come round, lots of 4-star reviews. (Check Hampstead's site for examples if interested.)
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Post by firefingers on Nov 22, 2018 0:24:27 GMT
Saw this tonight. Loved it and a bargain for a tenner (under 30s ticket). Incredible debut from the playwright. Odd venue for it, would have though the Soho or somewhere with a bit more edge might have been a more obvious choice but was nearly sold out so nothing to worry about.
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