“There’s nothing genteel or polite about a play that parades its pain for all to see, and you leave the auditorium aware that the world outside may be dangerous but that often the greatest damage begins at home.”
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"This play proves to be a strong piece which leaves us wondering what we really know about our friends and neighbours."
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As with Downstate and All of Us, the Dorfman stage has yet again hosted a sumptuously emotional production of a hard-hitting, naturalistic drama that showcases important and under-reported stories with dramatic flair, humour and heart. Dixon and Daughters presents a powerful message about stamping out abuse, and the many repercussions of living in a world where men have the power to control women’s lives, shining a light on those affected with tenderness, thought and humanity. Even if this is a form of theatre we’ve seen many times, the craft on display here is exceptional, with an exemplary blend of politics and artistry. A highly recommended watch.
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"This is a well-researched and well-played piece of work, developed pre-pandemic but rendered bleakly topical by the revelations about what went on during lockdown in too many homes."
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“There’s lots to admire and enjoy here, but the too-neat ending, along some of the comic and dramatic flashpoints along the way, feels unearned.”
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"The honesty of both writing and performances shines through, making the play an involving examination of exactly why women continue to suffer in silence, in homes where they should feel safe."
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"The director Róisín McBrinn struggles to establish a consistent tone, and the use of sinister noise effects seems to be trying to compensate for the lack of genuine dramatic tension."
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"The characters are no longer comical and stereotypical but flesh and blood women, doing all they can to survive."
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