Lorna Irvine reviews an 'absolutely sublime' production.
A pissed post-mortem in a swanky hotel bedroom, after a fraught business meeting. What could possibly go wrong?
David Leddy's latest for PPP sizzles like a modern screwball comedy for the chattering classes. Charity boss Celia Boyd (Louise Ludgate) and her co-worker Oliver Thornley (Mark Prendergast) are talking RuPaul's Drag Race and the vulgarity of diamonds on mobile phone cases belonging to 'basic bitches', until a decision is put to Celia that could change her entire life. Corrupt President Savanos, a tyrannical murderer, wants to join forces with their charity.
Meanwhile, Oliver, who Celia had only presumed to be homosexual, has confessed his bisexuality and unwavering romantic devotion to her. Get into bed with a dictator—or her attractive best friend? What is a gal to do?
Joe Douglas' direction is beautifully judged, as the pair wrestle with the vagaries of mixing business with—if not pleasure, then something approximating it. Ludgate and Prendergast have incredible chemistry together. Leddy's script really bubbles with witty and cutting lines on societal pressure and the risks we take just to hold it all together, while paddling frantically underneath.
Absolutely sublime, and a fine vintage on which to end to the current PPP season. Chin-chin!
At Oran Mor’s A Play, a Pie and a Pint until November 28.
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