![]() ![]() A world of disputed bicycles, midnight ice-cream sodas, Mum's cocktail dresses and perfumed advice - a seaside childhood punctuated by the odd monosyllable from Dad. Mary, Catherine and Teresa are sisters who think they share a common past. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Shelagh Stephenson’s poignant and painfully funny comedy is about conflicting memories, life and loss. 'Glorious, hilarious and heart-warming, expertly directed by Alice Hamilton' The Spectator ![]() 'Stephenson's wickedly funny depiction of the derangement of loss is beautifully handled in Alice Hamilton’s production' The Financial Times ‘Stephenson’s play balances riotous humour and pathos, with its melancholia lingering in your memory.’ The Guardian ![]() ★★★★ 'Shelagh Stephenson’s play comes back home for a stunning revival.' Broadway World It all serves Stephenson’s beautiful writing with laser precision, and the cast are faultless.' Libby Purves, British Theatre ★★★★ ★'Alice Hamilton’s production is all splendid, including the wickedly specific designs by Anna Reid. ★★★★ 'A bracing blast of fresh air from Alice Hamilton's raucous production' Daily Mail ★★★★ 'A poignantly relevant production of Shelagh Stephenson's darkly comic play. A fine balance between sadness, anger and comedy.' The Times ★★★★ 'An exquisitely acted revival. Alice Hamilton’s production is so detailed and yet so warm-blooded. ![]()
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