The Book of Mountains and Seas

This is a well written and believably acted emotional play. Highly recommended.

A brilliantly written and superbly acted piece of theatre. We were captivated by the story telling from the first minutes, funny, heart felt and very moving. What an excellent piece of theatre, we cannot recommend it enough. You must see it before it ends! 5 Stars

Small, unassuming show with three unassuming actors...or so I thought before I saw it.

This show was the surprise highlight of Fringe for me! Tender exploration of grief and processing that crosses cultures and sexualities. Sweet, funny and touching. I was at a performance where several audience members were audibly crying towards the end. Very well done. Extra special shout out to the actor playing Raymond, he was compelling! Hope this gets another run after Fringe, it deserves it.

I thought I didn't have enough niche gay stuff in my calendar so I added this last minute.

...

Oh boy was it bad. Bad script, bad acting, uninteresting plot. There are so many better ways to explore relationships, affection whatever.

Is yelp really a thing in NY?

Superb script and beautifully acted, the play is about the unity of love that transcends cultural boundaries - moving, funny yet sad at the same time. Don't miss.

Drawing inspiration from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, Yilong Liu's beautifully written work answers for its viewers one of life's biggest questions: what happens to our favourite restaurants when we die?

Following the unlikely pairing of a California father and the boyfriend of his son now passed, we, the audience, are invited into an exploration of culinary cultural heritage, the grief of a parent, and what it means to truly experience love and loss.

With dialogue as authentic as it is poetic, a narrator who intricately weaves together sass and sentimentality, and moments of intimacy that will leave you in tears, "A Book of Mountains and Seas" proves to be more than a tale of just food. It truly reveals how death is not the end, and that a departed one's love can be found in those who are left behind - and in a cup of instant noodles.

A stunning fringe highlight - A top-tier play.

This was my favourite play of the fringe this year. The subject is so original, really touching and emotional, with great moments of fun and laughter.

Please go see this masterpiece. Really hope it gets a run in London so I can take everyone I know to see it!

Absolutely brilliant writing, amazing performances, and a beautiful story. Definitely one of the plays I have enjoyed most so far this Fringe!

10/10

This is a beautiful play featuring an engaging cast and a compelling script. A much needed and compassionate story of grief and love. Best thing I saw at the Fringe.

Funny, heart breaking, and remarkably well written. Possibly the best thing I saw at Fringe!

A funny, uplifting and hopeful story of grappling with grief. Brilliantly written, wonderfully paced, with humor and tenderness in spades. The actors are brimming with charisma and heart. Very effective economical use of set and props that help highlight the stars of the show - the performances and the play. I was moved to tears by the end, with a smile across my face. Gem of a show - do not miss it!
5/5 yelp stars!

Tender, funny and extremely well-acted, this play is an absolute gem. 5/5 stars.