See it if you want to see 18th-century actresses and female playwrights battling to be taken seriously; for Rachel Stirling and Anushka Chakravarti
Don't see it if you want to avoid predictable conclusions or want full 18th-century costumes - women are definitely in their underwear with layers! Read more
See it if you have insomnia, but also if you have earplugs. There is much shouting.
Don't see it if you saw Emelia Read more
See it if You want a light and entertaining portrayal of the difficulties faced by women in the theatre & generally
Don't see it if It is a bit shouty at times and hammy, but it is in context Read more
See it if I was super sleepy...show started off well and I liked the staging and the first half best. Was good team work between the characters.
Don't see it if I was v tired and got bored a wee bit in second half.
See it if Brilliant!!! Funny in a dark way and shows how women have to be determined to be able to get their point across.
Don't see it if The subject matter..
See it if The acting by Rachael Stirling was what made this show enjoyable for me as well as Gareth Snook's distinct roles as painter and critic.
Don't see it if This play may not have action for some viewers.
See it if a salacious historical comedy
Don't see it if you are not interested in theatre history Read more
See it if You enjoy creative dialogue that marries historical and current struggles. Ironic and funny and warm.
Don't see it if You roll your eyes at any reference to the patriarchy.
"Rachael Stirling is imperious but this in-jokey play disappoints"
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"larky and good-natured historical comedy"
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"Rachael Stirling commands the stage in this portrait of a pioneering actress"
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"Stirling remains highly watchable."
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"Rachael Stirling shines in hit-and-miss comedy"
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"Anna Mackmin’s production shrieks with life, its atmosphere thickening with each scene."
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"Rachael Stirling dazzles...in this sparkling reminder of how rare good new comedies are"
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"April De Angelis’ new play is an admirable if uneven homage to..actress Sarah Siddons"
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