theatre
The Family
Every member of the amazing cast of The Family seems totally emotionally and physically committed to this piece, so much so that it’s hard to know where to look much of the time, which is why I’ve booked to see it again. This is a morally and structurally complex and subtle play, yet it’s still inventive, warm, funny and sad. It draws us in lightly and playfully, and then puts us through mood swings which are as violent and devastating as teenage heartbreak. The company walks a tightrope between risk and skill which had me on the edge of my seat. There were moments when I felt that the characters, the relationships and even the set could all fall apart, and yet it held together beautifully; just like a family, really. THEATREClub now looks like a world-class company of which Dublin should be very proud indeed. / Kay Scorah
