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drinks Monday 1 September 08 Edinburgh Reunion in London
Topping And Butch Hit Leicester Square 26-27 September 08
Lies Told To Children
Verdict: Lies, friendship, obsession
Edinburgh 04 - C Cubed - 13:10 (1hr) even dates
When do children stop believing the lies parents tell? More importantly, how do the lies affect their adulthood?
Justin and Beccy have been close since they were little. Grown up now and both finished uni, they remain firm friends. Beccy moves in with Justin. They reminisce about their childhoods, their imaginary friend - bird-like Arthur who is an accountant - and what their contemporaries are doing.
Justin has moved on with his life. Beccy finds it hard to adjust to the fact that Justin’s relationship with his boyfriend is more important than his friendship with her.
Beccy thinks she knows what’s best for Justin, that he can do better. She reminds him that he promised to be with her forever, and that they were to move to London. But Justin’s happy and wants to stay put. Beccy’s bitter about lost chances, lost friendships, lost childhood dreams.
After a reunion party can their lives ever be the same?
Lies Told To Children is about how some people change as they grow older, and how some cling to the past - too afraid to let go, even if it risks a solid friendship. It catches the angst of breaking out into the real world. It examines the fine line between love and obsession.
Performances are solid. There are some humorous moments. Aideen McDonald is perfect as the gormless school bimbo at the party. Lucy Middleweek shows strength as the bitter, manipulative and immature Beccy.
Cast Credits (alpha order): Elliot James – Justin. Aideen McDonald – Mother / Emily. Lucy Middleweek – Beccy. Ian Peto – Arthur / Martin / Alex / Neil.
Company Credits: Writer – Lucy Middleweek. Directors – Sarah Drinkwater, Anthony Murley. Producer – Sarah Drinkwater. Light/Sound – Simon Levey. Company – 1131.
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(c) Lea Harris
reviewed 26 August 04 / C Cubed
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