There is No Anger Like That of a Woman
This is definitely a must see. If you like the structure of Before Sunrise, you’ll love this. The actors do an incredible job of conveying human imperfection. I really enjoyed the writing in this play!
An incredibly cathartic show to watch as a female presenting person in the world. There were many times I got goosebumps because I was like "yes! She said! Someone said it!" All the beats in the show made so much sense, the business suit moment was such a nice tension breaker and overall I am really happy this show exists and was lresented at fringe today.
A small technical note I would love to see improvement on is the emphasis of connecting what you are going to say, with what the other character just said. There were many moments in the play that felt quite static to me, because you could clearly see how both characters were feeling in the moment, but when the ball was passed to one person, the other would absorb it rather then passing it back. There were moments where I didn't understand why Adam or Eve responded the way they did. Some exceptions would be the business suit scene - where the dialogue began to feel really natural as the actors seemed to be reacting to what each other was saying, as well as the moment when Adam began raising his voice out of frustration, and it made sense why Eve was telling him to fuck off and kept talking to de-escalate and make her point clear.
Overall, incredible show!
If I could give this ten stars I would.
Incredibly well written and I was hanging on every single word. I want(ed) more! Not at all because ANYthing was lacking, but because I could have so easily watched more of these two characters, their dynamics and their dialogue.
My friend who I saw the show with said: “this hurts your soul, but in a good way”.
Do not miss this. I’m serious. If you get a chance, see it. I’d watch it ten more times. I’m still thinking about it - for a whole host of reasons.
The chemistry between the actors is chefs kiss. I was completely enthralled by their performance, and loved the battle of wits within the story. Cannot recommend this one enough!
Wow! Such strong performances from both actors in this show - a really tense tango of dialogue with such amazing thrust & parry. So well written and thoughtful, real chemistry between the actors and some light playfulness despite the heavy topics. Highly recommend.
The two performers have awesome chemistry. Great storytelling, nice set and incredible acting.
A dynamic portrayal of the complexities women face in all types of relationships. The writing is outstanding, giving us multiple points of view and perspectives you’ll be thinking and talking about long after the show. The performances are so real and natural that you are immediately engaged and connect to their situations.
This one is worth your time as you’ll be entertained, informed, and challenged!
Superb acting, amazing writing, this play made me think, learn, laugh and be totally absorbed in the dialogue. The two actors were excellent with great chemistry between them and very good timing. Highly professional - definitely a must see.
Eve is a sex worker and Adam has booked an hour of her time. He comes into her boudoir within a brothel and he is about the same age as she is, conventionally attractive, with a wealthy and charming air about him. Within the first five minutes of talking to him it’s clear that he’s trying to establish himself as “one of the good ones.” She is surprised that he is more interested in talking to her than having sex, and after a short time she feels comfortable and safe enough with him to lift the veil of subservience and to tell him what she really thinks about religion, systemic misogyny, and a culture held captive under capitalism. Adam oscillates between compassion and surprise by her astute intellect and informed opinions, and being defensive and dismissive. Sometimes he likes to be challenged, but other times he shows that even though he has told her more than once that he is safe and that he won’t hurt her he is more than capable of doing so.
Grace Delamere has written a really strong battle of wits between these two characters, both of whom are complex and contradictory, and the relationship too keeps moving from one that might have potential to one that Eve should cut her losses from, and back and forth again. The acting by Delamere and Liam Armstrong is excellent. You really get the sense that regardless of whether they are good together or good for one another, both Eve and Adam want to like each other, but there is much for them to judge and even despise at the same time. In both characters the actors do a great job of bringing out the nuances between this push and pull. Read more at the link!