Jean wants an adventure. Dolly’s got a secret. Mona’s set for a lovely day out. So when three friends get together for the first time in many years, what should be a simple ferry trip to the Isle of Arran for the annual arrival of migrating whooper swans becomes the journey of a lifetime. Read more …
In Alison Peebles’ production, Kay Gallie, Anne Kidd and Karen Ramsay turn in a trio of well-crafted if slightly familiar performances, as three very different women at the ends of their tethers.
After dialogue full of dry wit that evokes waves of laughter from the start through much of the first half, the play reaches flatter waters. The not so surprising ending is more of a disappointment than a shock after such mutual opening of hearts.
A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Glasgow from Monday October 27, 2014, until Saturday November 1, 2014. More info: http://playpiepint.com
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh from Tuesday November 4, 2014, until Saturday November 8, 2014. More info: www.traverse.co.uk
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