It is obvious that this show is made by women, with an all-female cast, and just two men on the creative team, it means everything about this production feels realistic, the characters resemble real people, and the words they speak have an authentic air to them. Es & Flo’s relationship feels genuine throughout, and the performances ensure the love between the two is clear to see. Despite the storyline being emotional, and at times gut-wrenching, there’s light here, and at the end, you’re left feeling an overall sense of hope. A truly beautiful play, which provides much needed lesbian representation.
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"Jennifer Lunn’s mindfully observed play Es & Flo, dramatically explores the rarely touched upon subject of an ageing lesbian couple as they navigate the complex and unpredictable journey of dementia, while fighting to stay together in their chosen family...As the elderly titular couple, both Liz Crowther as Es and Doreene Blackstock as Flo, give captivating and heartfelt performances, and the chemistry between them literally radiates from the stage."
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"‘Es & Flo’ is a rich and rare tale of two women sharing their lives – in love, loss and contentment."
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“It’s a deeply moving love story, shown not at its inception but at its end. And, through this, it’s also a rallying cry for the essential right of women to marry one another. The love of Es and Flo, so misunderstood by their own families, represents not just a sanctuary for them, but for all who come into their orbit, including us.”
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“With heart and soul, ‘Es & Flo’ is a tender portrait of a woman caring for her love, in sickness and in health.”
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