What I liked
I think the most fascinating part about this play is that Betsy almost wants to welcome you in fully, unabashedly, with open arms but at the same time, keep you at a distance to paint the picture of the full story.
I found there to be an undercurrent of sadness that ran throughout the whole production, even though the material was as funny as can be, Betsy could easily switch the shift in a second to a much darker and serious corner of her mind. A handful of times throughout the show Betsy would break down and you would simply just want to join in with her, before a tear could even can fall, she would immediately straighten and flick a quip and continue on with a whimsical story. Its probably the most honest and cathartic Fringe production I’ve seen in some time- like witnessing someone make their way through a therapy session, as you root for them to find the breakthrough.
Utterly fascinating, writing and performance, where Comedy and Trauma not only go hand in hand but fuel one another.
What I didn't like
I would’ve liked to hear more about what happened in the end section where her and her family make her move, but then again is it an even a critique to nitpick wanting more of a good thing?
My overall impression
Hilarious and heartbreaking in equal measure, this piece brilliantly balances a tight rope walk act of a tone, whilst star Betsy Cox puts on the performance of a life!
