Crash and Burns: A New Comedy

"Crash and Burns," a millennial #comedy of manners—that grapples with the perennial anxieties of #adulthood🎭 Set against the warmth of a Burns Night Supper, the play unfolds as a homage to #Scotland & an existential portrait of a generation👥 Evoking the deeply rooted social structures found in Chekhov's domestic dramas, the characters here are entrapped, not by Russian provincialism, but by the haunting dread of obsolescent friendships & looming responsibilities…

Captured within the confines of an apartment, the staging impeccably uses its domestic geography—from the kitchen to the dining room—to externalise inner turmoils🏠 The ensemble acting is remarkable, with characters playing off each other like an expert jazz band—syncopated yet harmonious🎵🎭 Although the frenetic pace occasionally obscures some lines, it adds a layer of genuine urgency. Special shoutout to Clara Wessely, whose nuanced portrayal of Louise reverberates like a masterful solo in an intricate symphony…

Amy Yeo's writing revels in wit, yet finds moments to plunge into existential depths. While the stakes may appear 'small' against grand tragedies, one can't ignore its Sartrean undertones—these characters are defined by their choices, however trivial. The play doesn't aim for groundbreaking, but it evokes life's little crises with a charm that's hard to resist🤌🏽…

Is @crashandburnscomedy a millennial #TheCherryOrchard or #NoExit? Perhaps not. But it serves as a vicarious voyage through our common existential queries, served with a side of humour and a shot of whiskey🥃 A hearty 4/5🌟

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