Theatre Review: GIRLPLAY at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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​GIRLPLAY at theSpace on North Bridge, Venue 36, is a perfect mix of spoken word, performance, and powerful storytelling. 
 
Lucy is average and awkward, but what she lacks in sexual experience she makes up for it in curiosity; wearing her heart on her sleeve and telling it like it is, unpacking the journey of her sexual and emotional development with fierce, unflinching honesty. 
 
The production is effective in its simplicity, the staging full of energy, and the three actors, 
Sarah Richardson (also the playwright), Laura Brady, and Martha Dunlea move around the stage sharing the story of Lucy’s life and delivering a superbly-crafted performance at the same time. There are moments of great tenderness as well as a lot of laughter. The piece is tightly choreographed and the actors never miss a beat. 
 
With so many shows to see during the fringe’s 75th year, this one is an excellent choice. 

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