Sonnets From Suburbia

What a great time! Actor and author Penny Peyser has created a vibrant niche virtually all her own: she's on it with sonnets. Blending a retro "milady" vibe as a true contemporary eccentric, Peyser runs through a repertory of sonnets sung sweetly and with a marked inflection. It really has to be seen-and heard- to truly appreciate the work. ... full review

SONNETS FROM SUBURBIA is a clever, literate and funny one-person play starring and written by Penny Peyser. It’s adventurous and a little kooky and as such is kind of the perfect Fringe show.... full review

Fabulous! Fun! Clever! Sonnets From Suburbia was a delightful experience. Penny Peyser is a talented and gifted performer and her Lady P is out of this world spectacular!... full review

Delightful, from start to finish. ... full review

A Silver medal... full review

So entertaining on so many levels. Funny, clever, smart and very touching. Not to mention, covid current in sonnet form. Who would think of marrying those two. The erudite Penny P. That’s who. Don’t miss it!!!!!... full review

A delightful journey with Lady Penelope (Penny Peyser) through all the ins and outs of negotiating life during and after the pandemic, mostly through clever sonnets and songs. Ms. Peyser’s humor and insight is refreshing and thought provoking. Short and sometimes sweet! ... full review

Smart, funny and heartbreaking are difficult enough to pull off in the same piece, let alone in iambic pentameter. But that's Lady Penelope — always swinging for the fences and clearing the highest ones with grace, wit and no small amount of insight. "Sonnets From Suburbia" is as unexpected as it is unforgettable, meaning seriously unmissable. And for classical musical lovers, a ukulele is involved.... full review

The play, "Sonnets from Suburbia" went way beyond all my expectations in the most entertaining, witty and touching way! The "Sonnets from Suburbia" play and stage production, written and performed brilliantly by Penny Peyser, is an awesome roller coaster ride that takes you on a magical and enlightening journey of self discovery. There's even singing and a Ukeles involved. The genius of "Sonnets from Suburbia" will blow you away, so do yourself a favor and book your reservation ASAP. ... full review

As much fun as reading Penny’s “Sonnets from Suburbia” is, seeing Lady Penelope perform them takes the material to new heights. What’s clever on the page becomes hilarious on the stage. But wait, there’s more! The wraparound story she’s constructed adds a surprisingly emotional twist to the whole affair. The writing is top notch and the performance seamlessly stellar. A must see!... full review