There is No Anger Like That of a Woman
Reviewed by Betsy Dee
The vibe of this play is intimate, intense—and unforgettable.
In this compelling work by Grace Delamere, the audience joins two characters in the endless cycle of defeat that is prostitution. It's a demanding play: It doesn't ask questions; it reminds us that, tragically, the answers don't seem to matter.
Ms. Delamere gives us a strong portrayal of a reserved, jaded Eve (you can see how Eve got to be the most expensive girl in the house). Even she doesn't think she's a victim; she has told herself that her career is a choice she made; a decision that gives her dominion over her own body. You might even believe her vehement claims yourself, except you heard what happens before the lights come up on the scene.
Liam Armstrong brings dimension to the role of Eve's client, Adam—with just enough mystery to make one ask how much of his story is a lie. As they chat, we experience equal parts discomfort (he recites a bible he knows is specious, but he defends it anyway) and incredulity (his question, "Is it possible you're still talking to me because you like me?" is patently ridiculous).
There Is No Anger... presents an interesting choice of setting and relationship for a discussion about women's rights: It takes place in a brothel, where the balance of power and rules are predetermined. Even so, you find yourself engaging in the irrational hope that this will end differently, and you willingly ride the rollercoaster..
Performance Details
Age Suitability: Mature (ages 18+)
Warnings: Sexual Content, Coarse Language, Other Warnings
Other: discussion of sexual assault & misogyny, religious criticism, and partial nudity
Venue: Theatre Aquarius Studio
Special Performances: Relaxed Performance
Genre: Theatre—Drama
Cast
Grace Delamere & Liam Armstrong
Co-Producer/Stage Manager
Abi Boatright
Creative Team
Meg Gibson & Aiden Robert Bruce
