REMEMBER “the good old days”?
If only life could be like that again...
Well the Octagon Theatre is inviting audiences to step back to a time when life was apparently happier.
The theatre has launched its new season with Laura Wade’s witty and thought provoking comedy Home I’m Darling, which has just finished a run at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough.
Having grown up in a commune with her feminist mother Sylvia, played brilliantly by Susan Twist, Judy has turned her back on a high-powered career to live the life of a 1950s middle-class, middle-England housewife, in her quest for domestic bliss — turning her love of the era’s music into a bizarre fantastic reality.
Everything from gender roles to sexual politics is covered in this satirical vibrant social comedy, which cleverly questions our obsession with looking back at the past with rose-tinted glasses — whilst conveniently forgetting the struggles which have empowered this generation.
What unfolds is a poignant, sharp yet hilarious comedy in which questions about domestic bliss and the secret of a happy life are explored — the answers to which most are seeking.
POWERFUL: Susan Twist as Sylvia and Sandy Foster as Judy
Questions may be deep, but the play remains vibrant and engaging thanks to the 1950s vibe, at times a little uncomfortable, and continues to draw the audience in.
The cast are likeable and relatable making this compelling comedy drama a must — even if it is just for Sylvia’s hard hitting speech about appreciating the here and now.
Home, I’m Darling - Production photos taken at Stephen Joseph Theatre, Westborough, Scarborough on 09/07/2021.
This clever play takes all our qualms, insecurities, fears and sadly our sometimes unfounded dissatisfaction with life and packages them up beautifully, casting a spotlight on our lives, so the audience are absolutely not — not that they ever are at the Octagon — passive observers.
With all good comedy productions, the play ends on a high and feel-good note making for a another brilliant night out at the Octagon.
The play runs until October 2.
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