See it if You like a deeply moving play w extraordinary acting chemistry, staging & writing about a relationship with 2 British teenagers that sizzles
Don't see it if You require a seat with ample leg room. Suggest arriving early to choose an aisle seat. Read more
See it if you want something intelligent , thought provoking, resonant, that will stay with you.
Don't see it if if you prefer light fare.
See it if you like theater that does more than just entertain and present easy answers. The acting is exceptional. The dialogue is intelligent.
Don't see it if you like happy shows with upbeat endings or find bullying and violence difficult to watch.
See it if You love two actors working seamlessly and compellingly in sync. Powerful, subtle, sublime writing, acting and direction.
Don't see it if You want a linear story, or don't like storylines about coming of age, and the challenges of first love.
See it if you like small productions that are all about the writing and acting, queer stories, explorations of sexual tension/violence
Don't see it if you want a light upbeat play, don't want entertainment about sexual violence, prefer elaborate productions,
See it if You want to see two extremely talented actors go toe to toe on stage, with a minimal, but brilliant set
Don't see it if You can’t handle depictions of violence or abuse on stage, even in a simulated setting.
See it if you appreciate razor-sharp acting and direction. There’s not a superfluous word or gesture.
Don't see it if sexual tension and violence are not your thing. We have met these guys before, but somehow this play makes them seem new and compelling.
See it if Riveting two hander about a difficult subject
Don't see it if Not at all a happy play Read more
"Swithinbank's play may ultimately seem a little underdone, but the performances and production elements make 'Bacon' an experience worth savoring."
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“The play itself is spare in its telling but deep in the foundation it has laid allowing the actors and director to flush out the true essence of the characters. A prime example of theater as a collaborative art form.”
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"Directed by Matthew Iliffe, 'Bacon' is both a cautionary tale and an unflinching exploration of masculinity, sexuality, and power."
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