Reviews

Gripping theatre that explores passion, gender roles and power play.

I felt myself leaning closer towards the characters faces, as they drew me in with their well timed humour, percussive rhythms and moments of shock. I'd urge anyone to go discover this thought provoking classic for themselves.

visually and aurally stunning

this strong female-led production is a rallying cry against the psychological insupportability of all forms of tyranny

a show worth seeing and worth mulling over for long after

powerful, maddening theatre

a ferocious, literal battle of the sexes… The gender war has rarely been this brutal

plenty that stuns and provokes

fiery and compelling

A barnstorming opening and a worthy ending … the culmination of Penthesilea's madness is wonderfully executed

a most engaging play

very brave

challenging and thought-provoking material

interesting, cleverly staged and well performed

a successful production ... plenty of meaty ideas to sink your teeth into

she could give him as good as he gave

the two iconic figures clash and throw light on the grand battles at the heart of civilisation

a subtle and moving piece about female friendships and rivalries

startlingly beautiful

a little dramatic jewel

The show which is rich in physicality, alternating with silent moments of intense drama.

Six actors, twelve stories, fourteen characters, thirty-five decks of playing cards and thirty-eight years of British history in one hour? Hard to pull off, maybe, but the high-energy women of the Playades Theatre Company took it in their stride at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

The actors, the props and the script are wonderful