We round up the reviews for the punk-feminist comedy written by Laura Horton.
Broadway World: **** “Lynn Faces manages to be simultaneously entertaining and thought-provoking, offering audiences a fresh perspective on familiar themes while delivering genuine laughs.”
Everything Theatre: *** “As someone in the overlapping region of the Venn Diagram of people who love punk and Partridge, I greatly enjoyed Lynn Faces. If the concept speaks to you, you will love it. Otherwise, if you don’t find it a little too idiosyncratic, they you can certainly enjoy the bizarreness for its own sake.“
All That Dazzles: **** “From the offset, it is clear that we are in a gig/punk/theatre/nightmare mashup, Jessica Daniels’s direction heightens the stand-offish nature of Horton’s bold script to create an often baffling but strangely captivating experience.”
Lou Reviews: *** 1.2 “Horton has used some of her own experience in crafting this show and appears on-stage for the first time in it. One or two moments feel superfluous (the video show of people doing ‘Lynn’ faces was distracting), but this is a provocative show that shines a spotlight on emotional survival in a blackly comic way.”
Theatre & Tonic: **** “Overall, Lynn Faces stands out among the many shows in London. It’s a creative, bold narrative about trauma and finding the strength to leave an abusive relationship.”
Rev Stan’s Theatre Blog: **** “this a warm, funny, exuberant play about a journey away from dark times that leaves you feeling celebratory.”
The Upcoming: *** “Overcoming a ropey set-up, Lynn Faces ultimately arrives at a point of catharsis that rings true, making for a show that productively balances froth with a genuinely unsparing look at abuse and its effects.”
London Theatre 1: **** “Ultimately, this is a life-enhancing show. Live music and comedy are the means to express female empowerment and challenge abusive men. A terrific evening’s entertainment that also packs a serious moral punch, Lynn Faces is well worth a punt.”
Lynn Faces continues to play at the New Diorama Theatre until the 1st March.