Get into the Doll’s House Debate

January 15th, 2011 by Frances Loy

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A DOLL'S HOUSE IS STIRRING UP A STORM

Though some nights are sold out, there are still plenty of tickets left available

"Theatre Delicatessen's arresting and strangely persuasive pop-up version, directed by Frances Loy, honours the original, while challenging the notion that men and women are now equal in society...the cross-gender casting of the male characters intimates how women are still expected to contort themselves into roles dictated by men. At the same time, there's a strong sense of vindication in the skill with which the performers pull off the impersonations"
THE INDEPENDENT

"Frances Loy's all female production takes care to judge both genders equally...(it) throws every social opposition - class, wealth, race - into sharp relief on the traverse stage...the re-evaluation of every character is a sign of the intelligence of this production"
TIME OUT CRITIC'S CHOICE

"Sophie Reynolds’ adaptation of what is perhaps Ibsen’s most famous play is absolutely captivating...A Doll’s House is typically hailed as the first truly feminist play, and, with an all-female cast, this production does justice to that reputation. Not, we must add, in a male-hating, burning-your-bra sort of way, but in an intelligent and thought-provoking way."
THE LONDONIST

"The scandal caused by A Doll’s House when first released is easy to forget...But what feels most uncomfortable today is Theatre Delicatessen’s reminder of just how modern the play’s themes still are."
THE LONDON VIEW

"Every detail has been thought of carefully and the proof is in the pudding, the result is a production that effortlessly draws in its audience, makes it think and leaves it affected. Definitely one not to miss!"
THE PUBLIC REVIEWS

"This is a classic play with a message for us even today to be real, sincere and share our worries with our partner in life, rather than just ‘having fun' or ‘playing a part'."
TOTALLY THEATRE

Theatre Delicatessen's lastest production has been stirring up debate and controversy across the blogs and papers in London - but ticket sales are responding as audience leave embroiled in discussion, staying late to talk over the themes and ideas with the actors and adding their comments to online reviews. It's incredibly exciting to be at the epicentre of what feels like a tidal wave of debate around what consitutes feminism today and never have we seen one of our productions result in such a hotbed of very personal experiences brought to the table. Tickets ARE selling fast but we still have some full nights available online and always have a handful available we keep back to sell on the door, so don't miss out on this massively talked about show - get involved!

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