A Steady Rain

Almost four years since its last production Harold and Maude at the Tron, Theatre Jezebel returns with the Scottish premiere of A Steady Rain, from House of Cards and Mad Men writer and producer Keith Huff. Read more …

Two Chicago cops Joey and Denny look out for each other – Joey helps with Denny’s wife and kids and Denny keeps Joey away from the bottle. When they are faced with a domestic disturbance call that takes a turn for the worse their lifelong, almost family-like, bond is put to the test. Trust, honesty and loyalty struggle to endure the brutal reality of the lives of these two best friends.

The critical consensus

This fantastic production is a must- see for anyone looking for a gritty, heart-wrenching, fantastically acted drama. Don’t miss out.

(*) Rachel Watson, The Reviews Hub, 18/09/2016

As Denny and Joey's criss-crossing monologues gather steam, they rise into a torrent of self-loathing which, for one of the men, at least, finally subsides into a raging calm in a quietly thrilling experience.

(*) Neil Cooper, Coffee-Table Notes, 19/09/2016

Mary McCluskey’s fine production for Theatre Jezebel, at the Tron, does little to challenge the essentially static quality of the script.

(*) Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman, 19/09/2016

There's almost a comfort in the predictably of the story, that never manages to delve into the two men's personalities, rendering them symbolic extremes in a focused morality play. Like Denny himself, Steady Rain comes on hard, but hides a sentimental, and confused, heart.

(*) (*) Gareth K Vile, The List, 20/09/2016