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Alice’s mum knows how to bring up her child; how to be a good parent. It’s just a shame that not everyone else sees things her way. When she notices little Billy eating Cheetos on his way to nursery, it kick-starts a spiral of obsession and double standards. A beautiful and rhythmic play about the impossibilities of living up to the high standards we set for ourselves and others.
Lyon, Sydney and Strachan all work hard to keep it on its sometimes-wobbly legs, and deserve all credit for doing so, but even their best efforts leave this play an echo of what could be a mighty roar.
There is a dramatic tragedy – one which more than satisfies the requirements of form. It leaves a hollow sound of desolation after the play’s last line.
A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Glasgow from Monday March 14, 2016, until Saturday March 19, 2016. More info: http://playpiepint.com
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh from Tuesday March 22, 2016, until Saturday March 26, 2016. More info: www.traverse.co.uk
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