Playfight
Written by Julia Grogan | Directed by Emma CallanderA BLINDING, SUCKER-PUNCH OF A PLAY – HONEST, HILARIOUS, HEARTFELT
PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE
“I’ve been thinking about time. Every second. The ugly bits, the fuzzy bits. The bits so shameful you feel your knickers shimmy down your legs and bury themselves underground.”
Three friends grow up under an ancient tree. They’re filthy, brutal and full of hope. By turns hysterical and poignant, Playfight is a “stunningly accomplished” (★★★★★ The Observer) and searing probe of their inner lives as they hunt for love. Proper, ugly love. As their roots sink deeper, the branches stretch higher... so they decide to climb.
An Edinburgh Festival smash hit, Playfight by Julia Grogan is a “marvellous jewel of a play” (★★★★★ The Times) that shines a vivid light on adolescent desire in a landscape of rising sexual violence.
Key image by Harry Elletson.
*Discount applies to ‘Standard’, ‘Standard with Babe In Arms’ and ‘18 and Under’ ticket types only (not ‘Open Concession’ or ‘Pay It Forward’)
A funny, brutal and important play that earned its standing ovation
Julia Grogan has squeezed every ounce out of the experience of girlhood in this marvellous jewel of a play
Stunningly accomplished
Enthralling tale of the ascent to adulthood
A nuanced exploration of identity, friendship, and the burdens of growing up
Julia Grogan has squeezed every ounce out of the experience of girlhood in this marvelous jewel of a play
Stunningly accomplished
Enthralling tale of the ascent to adulthood
This evocative piece is a powerful reminder of the necessity of female friendship in the attempt to find love
Hilarious, moving play about the complexities of female friendship
POST-SHOW Q&A
Join us on Fri 21 Mar to catch the post-show talk hosted by Emma Callander (Director) in discussion with Julia Grogan (Writer) and Nate Eisenstadt from Kindling Interventions.
They will discuss the making of play, and explore themes of consent, control and coercion in adolescent relationships. There will be opportunity for audience members to ask questions.
Download the Playfight free sheet below ⬇️
Photos by Paul Blakemore
