Boy Parts
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Boy Parts
73%
73%
(1 Rating)
Positive
100%
Mixed
0%
Negative
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Members say
Absorbing, Intense, Thought-provoking, Entertaining, Great staging

About the Show

The stage adaptation of Eliza Clark's thriller novel exploring sexuality & gender roles in the 21st century.

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Critic Reviews (9)

Shy Strange Manic
October 28th, 2024

Boy Parts, an adaptation of the book of the same name, mixes an intense solo performance with fantastic staging to produce a show that pushes the boundaries in this darkly comic drama.
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Theatre Weekly (UK)
October 27th, 2023

“Despite its graphic subjects and its violent and often morose narrator, ‘Boy Parts’ balances the horror and humour of the female and non-male experiences with equal grace. With such a tactful and adroit adaptation, one can only hope this team comes together again in the future.”
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West End Best Friend
October 27th, 2023

“ ‘Boy Parts’ successfully delivers what it set out to do; exploring the complexities of female sexuality, desire and power dynamics.”
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The Stage (UK)
October 27th, 2023

“It’s eerie to say the least, thanks to a feast of stylish visuals from Hayley Egan’s haunting video design to Tom Foskett-Barnes’ hypnotic soundscape. It’s also thematically darker than anything else you’re likely to see in the West End this Halloween.”
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The Telegraph (UK)
October 28th, 2023

“For such an erotically charged tale, this is infuriatingly unsatisfying theatre.”
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The Arts Desk
October 28th, 2023

“Sarah Joyce’s production, on Peter Butler’s dark bare set, is slick and efficient, with Kelly making good use of the space...It’s a strong evening, but not a visceral one.”
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WhatsOnStage
October 27th, 2023

“Although it’s breathlessly compulsive, edge-of-your-seat stuff, I’m not sure, ultimately, what the point of ‘Boy Parts’ is...but this is unquestionably a striking piece of theatre, powerfully presented, with a sense of palpable discomfort that sticks to you long after the show is over, like that nightmare you can’t quite shake off. Approach with caution.”
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Lost in Theatreland (UK)
October 27th, 2023

“Gill Greer’s script is to the point, in around 80 minutes there is enough space for the story to unfold without getting lost in trivialities. Under the precise direction of Sara Joyce, Aimée Kelly (Irina) manages to captivate us completely.”
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