Praise for Strophium Production's
Wish I Had a Sylvia Plath - winner of the Edinburgh Fringe First Award 2oo7
John Farmanesh-Bocca and Elisabeth Gray
"A poignant, engrossing work of genius!"
– Venue *****
"A moving meditation… the show veers wildly between farce and tragedy!"
– The Guardian ****
"A funny, moving, highly original piece of theatre that is innovative in its presentation, well directed, and fabulously performed!" – The Stage
"Wild, tragic...This comic treatment laced with dark moments sheds fresh light on a familiar story!" - The Scotsman ****
"Superbly performed and directed with absolute precision, this is a fine example of the best the Fringe has to offer!"
- Three Weeks *****
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"An excellent script by Edward Anthony is complemented by John Farmanesh-Bocca's taut and powerful direction. A gem!"
– Daily Info
"Gray's depiction of madness is surreal and unrelenting, she is terribly touching and fragile onstage...WIHASP pitches itself just right, with the jokes making the experience all the more affecting."
– FEST ****
"Finely crafted homage with a hint of ridicule. An adorable spectacle!" – Fringe Report
"Laughter through the tears...A faultless production"
– The Oxford Times
"Startlingly refreshing and intriguing...!" – Theatre Guide London
"A must see!" – The Belfast Telegraph
"An international winner!" – The Monterey Herald
"A surprising - no, electrifying- evening of theatre...! The best theatre burns away the dross of its subject and leaves the gold. This is the best theatre." – David Hopes, Pulitzer Prize Finalist |