London, UK. 03.11.2021. "Milk and Gall", written by Mathilde Dratwa, directed by Lisa Spirling, Artistic Director of Theatre503, opens at Theatre503. Cast is: MyAnna Buring (Vera), Sherine Chalhie (Amira), Jenny Galloway (Barbara), Tracy-Anne Green (Alexa) and Matt Whitchurch (Michael). The artistic team comprises: Mathilde Dratwa (Writer), Lisa Spirling (Director), Chi-San Howard (Movement Director), Mona Camille (Designer), Simeon Miller (Lighting Designer), Roly Botha (Sound Designer), Zara Janmohamed (Production Manager), Amy Blair (Casting Director), Malena Arcucci (Costume Supervisor), Laura Dredger (Associate Movement Director), Abi Turner (Associate Lighting Designer), Daisy Milner (Assistant Director), Rose Hockaday (Stage Manager). Photograph © Jane Hobson.
2016, a woman giving birth and an election. This play follows Vera, (MyAnna Buring) trying to understand being a mother in a very hopeless climate, one she certainly didn’t wish for and one she may have even decided to not have a child in- if she could start again.
We are with Vera as she experiences the first year of her child’s life, a very honest and open experience of what new mothers may experience with all the sharp edges and hidden corners. The struggles matched with the consistent worry of the outside world, the wanting to do more and fighting politics with her husband’s mother.
I thought this writing was fantastic, Mathilde Dratwa led us through this year beautifully well and never fell short to surprise us. Their view on this world is abstract and intelligent, I would like to see a moment in time through their eyes.
Equally matched with a strong, witty performance by Myanna Buring who breathed this performance so naturally, never once pushing to be with the audience as we were with her from the first word.
A real treat of a performance by Jenny Galloway who blew us all away with her humorous takes on our in-laws, such a joy to watch her.
A big congrats to everyone involved and a lovely experience at a glorious little theatre.
Playing until the 27th November 2021 https://theatre503.com/whats-on/milk-and-gall/
Reviewer: Alice Rose
Reviewed: 9th November
North West End UK Rating: ★★★
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