| “Lovely Intimate Story Softly Unfolds to a Poignant Conclusion” |
A Life in Boxes |
| Rhiannon Hughes , thespace@Surgeons' Hall , August 28, 2024 |
The description of “A Life in Boxes” read:“In the dusty confines of her late mother's attic, secrets unravel like cobwebs as Charlotte embarks on a darkly comedic journey through the forgotten chapters of her family's twisted history. A delightful new solo show written and performed by Rhiannon Hughes.” * * * * The reviewers at the Fringe are many. The choice and the range are vast. The bulk of productions go uncovered. Rhiannon Hughes received warm audience response. Audience reactions read: “With minimal staging and a strong performance, Rhiannon effectively takes you into the world of Charlotte, who discovers hidden truths in her late mother's things. A compelling story, with strong emotional beats, a tinge of millennial humour and a few twists, this show is definitely worth a watch.” “I really liked this show. It’s sweet and a little sad and a little funny. I talked to the performer after the show and she was very friendly. I would recommend seeing it.” “A wonderfully created show for this years Fringe performed by Rhiannon who talks about her younger years growing up and going through her life in boxes as she picks through items that hold memories which she shares with the audience making many think our lives could all be in boxes too and this show is fun and entertaining with stories of memories that make you smile and give you the odd chuckle.” “A lovely show. A small venue so very intimate but she had us all enthralled. Well worth seeing.” “Rhiannon Hughes pulls it off nicely. Her high wire act between despair and enthusiastic hopefulness worked on me. Also, it's great to see a show where not all the ends are tied up. I'd recommend this one. “A lovely intimate story that softly unfolds to a poignant conclusion. Told with humour and vulnerability.” * * * * Extracts with thanks and acknowledgement from sources: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/life-in-boxes |
Reviewed by: Adam Somerset |
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