Es & Flo London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (8)
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See it if good to see the love story of two middle aged, lesbian women. It’s touching
Don't see it if You expect a more profound storytelling
See it if A beautiful immersive love story. Invested in the outcome from the very beginning.
Don't see it if A must see
See it if you are prepared to shed a tear or two. You want to see a moving show focusing on older women.
Don't see it if you are homophobic
See it if Brilliant acting and story needs to be told. History of old lesbian feminists not widely know and lots of young people and teachers engaged
Don't see it if If you don’t like older people and are a bigot
See it if You’re interested in genuine, queer love stories about older women
Don't see it if you have young children with you
See it if Beautifully written and superbly acted. An emotional rollercoaster of dark and light, complex and happy moments. Incredible and rare. A must
Don't see it if Above is not your thing. The audience was diverse in age, ethnicity, gender etc and there was tears and smiles on each of these audiences
See it if A beautiful little play about love, loyalty and friendship. It really warmed my heart and it was so well done. Great writing!
Don't see it if No reason. Go see it.
Critic Reviews (5)
"‘Es & Flo’ is a rich and rare tale of two women sharing their lives – in love, loss and contentment."
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“It’s a deeply moving love story, shown not at its inception but at its end. And, through this, it’s also a rallying cry for the essential right of women to marry one another. The love of Es and Flo, so misunderstood by their own families, represents not just a sanctuary for them, but for all who come into their orbit, including us.”
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“With heart and soul, ‘Es & Flo’ is a tender portrait of a woman caring for her love, in sickness and in health.”
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It is obvious that this show is made by women, with an all-female cast, and just two men on the creative team, it means everything about this production feels realistic, the characters resemble real people, and the words they speak have an authentic air to them. Es & Flo’s relationship feels genuine throughout, and the performances ensure the love between the two is clear to see. Despite the storyline being emotional, and at times gut-wrenching, there’s light here, and at the end, you’re left feeling an overall sense of hope. A truly beautiful play, which provides much needed lesbian representation.
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"Jennifer Lunn’s mindfully observed play Es & Flo, dramatically explores the rarely touched upon subject of an ageing lesbian couple as they navigate the complex and unpredictable journey of dementia, while fighting to stay together in their chosen family...As the elderly titular couple, both Liz Crowther as Es and Doreene Blackstock as Flo, give captivating and heartfelt performances, and the chemistry between them literally radiates from the stage."
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