Iphigenia in Splott

See it if Amazing solo performance. I was drawn into the character's intense experiences. How much of her suffering was fate vs. her own choice?

Don't see it if You are not interested in themes of class disadvantage and alcoholism in a caring but impulsive character.

See it if you want to experience an amazing one person performance.

Don't see it if you're put off by difficult to understand accents, fast speech and deeply negative personalities.

See it if you want to see a dazzling performance by an amazing actress.

Don't see it if you don't like one-person shows, don't like profanity, don't like unsympathetic characters, or don't like struggling with a Welsh accent

Also Sophie Melville's performance is amazing, but the material is a bit trite and eventually turns from a character study into a sociopolitical screed.... Read more Read less

See it if I was mesmerized throughout the show, almost forgetting to breathe. The acting/writing/direction are exemplary. Don't miss this play.

Don't see it if you don't like one person shows; cursing and bullying offend you; confrontation makes you uncomfortable & life's a bitch topics depress you.

See it if You enjoy strong one-woman shows that rely on the strength of the actress and not over the top production value.

Don't see it if You have trouble with accents or don't want to real life to intrude on your theater. Heart wrenching and powerful, this is not for the weak.

See it if You want the joy of finesse delivered via a jackhammer of a performance. This is a beautifully crafted reimagining of Iphigenia's sacrifice

Don't see it if Brit accents are a deterrent. It took 3-4 minutes to find the rhythm of her voice. I could not be a casual listener, nor did I want to be.

See it if You enjoy excellent storytelling, intensity, minimalistic set and a one -person play; excellent 75 minutes

Don't see it if You have difficulty understanding accents (it wasn't difficult but some may struggle with slang) or, you want a classic

See it if you enjoy great acting and an absorbing story. A timely critique of how our society looks down upon the less fortunate.

Don't see it if you don't like one person shows.

See it if You enjoy drama with a touch of melodrama, good acting, something to say, dials turned up to twelve. You prefer grit to hearts and flowers.

Don't see it if You don't like to be yelled at, can't follow ghetto British patois, don't appreciate political messaging or just prefer calm and light.

See it if You enjoy one actor plays. Sophie Melville gives a nuanced, sympathetic, and beautiful performance.

Don't see it if You have trouble understanding Welsh accents.

See it if You enjoy classic connections to modern times in a well-written thought-provoking production. Mesmerizing performance.

Don't see it if You don't like solo shows or struggle with a Welsh accent (which is particularly difficult to understand when she is speaking quickly).

See it if If you can get past a thick Welsh accent (I love it) you will see a tour-de-force one woman show that take a place beside PONDLING & CUDDLES

Don't see it if Thick Welsh accent, some profanity upsets you

See it if Great performance. Straightforward, rather ordinary story that leaves you thinking.

Don't see it if You'd mind a very in-your-face performance. You don't like examining a pretty grimy, bleak life, although there's an optimistic ending.

See it if want to see a great solo performance in a disturbing play; the acting is excellent, it's well written. Still don't know if I liked it.

Don't see it if aren't interested in a solo show

See it if You want an intense night of theatre dealing with relevant social issues.

Don't see it if You don't like one-woman shows or heavy accents.

See it if You are interested in knowing more about a woman's experiences as she alienates & challenges you. Powerful performance of personal horror.

Don't see it if You're not interested in knowing how unlikeable people manage to pursue their lives without any guarantees.

See it if you like one person shows

Don't see it if you don't like an almost bare stage with one person talking to you

See it if play about all the things that make life messy:drugs, alcohol,deception, neglect.Effie has been neglected by men, and by society ..stirring!

Don't see it if you don't like dark, or heartbreaking stories.

Also Effie, as played by Sophie Melville,is a creature of many contradictions:boastful, arrogant,defiant....and so vulnerable and fragile.Her essential fragility comes from her need of love,purpose,and validation.This is a powerful and moving play...see it!... Read more Read less

See it if you like 1 person shows with content, and thought provoking themes

Don't see it if you don't like British accents

See it if You like totally engaging theater, with a hypnotic solo performance ,by Sophie Melville, about real people and their daily dramas.

Don't see it if Angry hyped-up characters make you uncomfortable. You have difficult with English dialects and in-your-face dramas.

Also Because of its intensity this is not for everyone. But I would recommend Iphgenia in Splott (a town in Wales) as great theater with a message that you don't see coming.... Read more Read less

See it if You are prepared for a very intense and moving monologue about class exclusions from medical tx, housing, work&dysfunctional relationships.

Don't see it if You want to miss a tour-de-force performance that is powefully delivered, quite physical, but includes some rough language and Welsh accent.

Also Some might consider IIS to be over the top. I thought it was brilliant. Don't think I have ever seen rapid fire delivery such as this with perfect timing and an intelligent and heartbreaking story to boot.... Read more Read less

See it if you like one person shows, good writing, great acting. Intimate show.

Don't see it if you don't like one person shows that deal with some dark subject matter.

See it if you want to see a star turn by this powerhouse actor in a modern riff of the tale of Iphigenia that is both relevant and important.

Don't see it if frank, raw, and ugly issues/conversations make you uncomfortable.

See it if you want to be surprised and engaged in this magnificent one woman show

Don't see it if profanity and one person shows bother you

See it if You like one-woman shows and enjoy great acting. You want to know the outcome of class differentiation.

Don't see it if You want light entertainments. You have difficulty following strong British accents. The story is very disturbing.