A review by tisalwayssunny
A Very Expensive Poison by Lucy Prebble
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I don't usually read plays so this was interesting. I'm familiar with Prebble's work on tv and it's great that her humor comes across here as well (down to the stage notes!). The play itself is a bit melodramatic with Putin as the puppetmaster villain but I liked the focus on the central relationships. Stylistically, I found the intertwining timelines to be well done and kept the play engaging. Would have loved to see it performed.