One superb actor in a surreal triptych

A powerful and poignant story of three generations of women who struggle with suicide.

An excellent revival of the play and a reminder of the remarkable achievement of the young working-class playwright, Shelagh Delaney.

Simon StephensDirected by Marianne Elliott★★★★ Pros: A brilliantly acted performance of a gritty, interesting and rather excellent script, complete with a refreshingly optimistic ending. Cons: Very few. It dragged a tiny bit in the middle, but this is a show which very narrowly missed out on the fifth star! Our Verdict: A tip-top show from the National, and one of my favourite Lyttelton productions to date. No excuses to miss it – there are plenty of £12 tickets available! Courtesy ...