We Live by the Sea NYC Reviews and Tickets

84%

(142 Ratings)

Positive

95%

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Members say

Great acting, Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Intense, Relevant

About the Show

Patch of Blue's devised production explores the life of an autistic girl as she connects with a boy who changes her world forever. A hit at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Part of 59E59's Brit's Off Broadway series.

'We Live By the Sea' tells the story of Katy, who lives on the coast with her sister Hannah and her imaginary dog, Paul Williams. Ostracized by the children at her school because of her differences, Katy is lonely and longs for someone to talk to. When she meets Ryan, a teenager from the city running away from his own problems, she recognizes something of herself in him, and starts to learn what it is to be a friend. The production features playful visual storytelling and a live electronic score.

Show-Score Member Reviews (142)

Absorbing, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Great writing

See it if You are curious to see the world through a 15 year old girl on the autism spectrum. This is a heartwarming show of struggles and triumphs.

Don't see it if You prefer conventional story telling and aren’t interested in exploring the daily difficulties of watching a loved one with a disability.

Delightful, Enchanting, Great acting, Must see

See it if want to see a show to see how a family operates with someone who has autism

Don't see it if you need to be able to see the actors at all times. There are several scenes that happen on floor.

Absorbing, Ambitious, Great acting, Intense, Quirky

See it if You appreciate good story telling, no matter how big or small the venue. And, if you're open to stories with an autistic character .

Don't see it if If you like big, flashy shows, or are sensitive in some way to autistic children being represented on the stage.

Absorbing, Entertaining, Intense, Thought-provoking, Relevant

See it if You appreciate a show which challenges our thinking about autism and offers heartfelt insight in to the emotions and feelings of otherness

Don't see it if You aren’t comfortable with a story about autism and an individual who responds to life with occasional outbursts and unexpected reactions

Absorbing, Clever, Great acting, Great staging, Profound

See it if You are interested in the human experience of a mental illness, particularly, autism - both personal perspective and point of view of others

Don't see it if You don’t like unusual story-telling, can’t tolerate loud music or noises, or are looking for light entertainment. Read more

Touching, Thought-provoking, Relevant

See it if you want to see a positive portrayal of an autistic girl and family and friends who love and shelter her, with live onstage music.

Don't see it if you don't like experimental minimalist character-driven drama.

Ambitious, Clever, Sweet, Heart-rending, Great acting

See it if For a portrait of autism through eyes of someone with autism, for good but troubled people connecting, enjoy live musical accompaniment

Don't see it if You're easily confused by imaginary characters, disturbed by autism depictions on stage & loud live music, or emotional manipulation

Great acting, Intense, Thought-provoking, Quirky, Absorbing

See it if to know a sweet/funny/brave 15 yr. old autistic girl who, although bullied, triumphs! Live music, videos and imaginative narration/staging!

Don't see it if you can't stand rapid-fire speech, loud noises, imaginary friends, and don't have patience for people w/developmental disabilities!!

Critic Reviews (18)

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