Love Is.

ensemble theatre · bad back productions · Ages 14+ · United Kingdom

world premiere
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BOSTON MCCORMICKK uncertified reviewer June 22, 2014
Even though I haven't seen even half the Fringe shows at this point, I can easily say this has got to be the worst. Well at least at the very bottom. These reviews had to have been written by friends. Sorry, but this was the epitome of bad theatre (and why Fringe needs to look at show quality before allowing companies to partake, somehow...if that is even possible). We knew we were in trouble when we saw it was written and directed bu the same dude. That is never a good idea in theatre. I don't think I've ever seen that be completely successful ever. The writer thinks everything is SO IMPORTANT that he directs it that way. The levels (of screaming and crying) were non-stop painful. THEN I notice the female lead calling the male lead... full review
MARK LESTER certified reviewer June 22, 2014
It must not be easy to work under such a grand title as “Love Is.” You feel like someone’s about to sit you down and tell you once-and-for-all the answer to humankind’s greatest mystery. But Lee Turnbull’s earnest portrayal of a modern relationship quickly dismisses any ostentation and asserts that none of us know exactly what love is. Turnbull engages the audience by complimenting scenes of banality with scenes of explosive emotion. We watch as married couple Lee and Emily start off by laughing and chatting over drinks with their inner-circle of 20-something friends. They appear so happy and complacent with their lives it almost makes you sick. But the cast’s performances are consistently natural and extremely relatable, even when the... full review
JOHN KALLARAKKAL certified reviewer June 22, 2014
Writing and acting so well done that you know you have been there too!!! Your heart will be gripped, torn to shreds, and then twisted in a twilight zone fashion. A+. Go see this show and try not to cry and gasp. ... full review
BEN MOROSKI certified reviewer June 23, 2014
tagged as: Raw · visceral · powerhouse · must-see · muscular · intense
Anchored by powerhouse performances, "Love Is." IS a MUST-SEE event at this year's Hollywood Fringe. The specificity in the central performances is lovely and bracing. Get your tickets now. It's the only play I've seen at this year's Fringe that I immediately wanted to see again right after the lights went down. It packs a punch. It's raw. It's naked. It's visceral. It's good entertainment. It pays off. On a host of different levels. This is a sleeper hit. See it before it's gone. It'll leave you thinking and feeling.... full review
AMANDA MCCORMACK certified reviewer June 23, 2014
Love is. was fantastic. The story was compelling and heartbreaking. The actors were emotional and made me feel their pain and struggle. I would highly recommend this play.... full review
JASON LAZARUS uncertified reviewer June 23, 2014
I cannot speak highly enough about "Love Is" It's captivating throughout, raw, witty, gut-wrenching, and hilariously honest at times. Amazing performances across the board and an equally amazing script. I highly recommend anyone and everyone to go see it!... full review