WHAT OF IT

This world premiere by Rebecca Fingher was developed in the ATYP Fresh Ink program for emerging writers. Presented by the author in conjunction with Lazy Yarns, it is playing for a short season in Rehearsal Room 1 as part of the Fringe World Festival.

An examination of women, violence and the end of the world, WHAT OF IT subverts the expectations of feminist theatre, in this gender swapped drama where “Girls will be girls aye bruv”.

In Northern England, three young women, who call themselves ‘dogs’ (perhaps because they are society’s under-dogs), live their lives in what may well be the last few days on earth. Bully Cory, and her ‘friends’ Daks and Lucky, are an interesting twist on the "angry young man” trope, and plan to make sure that they take drugs, drink heavily and make sure that they get a shag, before the world comes to an end.

Cleverly written, with beautifully executed shared narration and expert use of overlaid dialogue, WHAT OF IT also has a slam poetry feel and uses dance and movement to great effect. High impact, dynamic choreography was created by Samantha Horton - and is well executed. Spencer Herd’s lighting design adds atmosphere.

Very strong performances from the trio of actors. Writer Rebecca Fingher brings a brash exterior, power and a huge presence to the dominant Cory. Anna Lindstedt gives great depth to the conflicted and interesting Daks, with Courtney Cavallaro impressive as the youngest of the trio, the ironically named, Luck.

A great performance of a compelling new work.

Kimberley Shaw

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