Mirrored Metamorphosis

A hugely talented cast, and it was worth going just to hear classical Latin pronounced correctly!

The cast’s dedication was evident and their passion was haunting. Not only that, the gorgeous music written originally was deeply moving and evocative. Every phrase and rhyme thought through, every step meticulously planned and timed, it was truly a special piece. Every painful scream brought tears to my already red eyes. Every actress embodied the character so perfectly that I was brought into a vicarious state. This play is one that you must not miss, for it is, to put it simply, a miraculous masterpiece.

I was surprised at the sophistication of the play written by a sixteen year old. The script and staging were reverting and the portrayal by the actors were deeply moving. I especially enjoyed the use of Latin and rhyme in English - making it accessible to audiences that do not have prior Latin knowledge. I cried throughout - a must see at the fringe this year!

Whilst I didn’t think I could get much enjoyment from a latin play, having failed my O-level many years ago, I was surprised by this touching portrayal of female anguish by this group of talented young girls, with a powerful score. Mirrored metamorphosis more like I need mirrored meta-more-of-this !!

My goodness, such talented actors, such an incredible script and was an amazing endeavour to make latin prose accessible to a modern audience. My hairs stood on end as I watched this tragic tale with an unforgettable score and magical performances from all. A true must-see at the fringe !!

Lust! Betrayal! Passion! And I loved hearing spoken Latin - the actors were able to pivot from English to Latin without hesitation. Whilst I appreciated the translations, just listening and watching covered so much meaning. This show isn’t very long but conveys some important messages about choices and changes in its 40 minutes. I thought the actors were compelling and confident and the intimate venue brought the story right up to the audience. Well worth seeing.

The Mirror Metamorphosis was intriguing, enjoyable play exploring women’s themes in history from an empowering perspective. I thoroughly enjoyed the excellent performances by the cast. The dialogue allows for audience to easily follow the story, impressive to see young women authors, scorewriter with phenomenal family support!! The cast mastered delivery in Latin for the three main monologues which was a unique intriguing experience. I listened riveted on the performance rather than read the interpretation. ( interpretation on screen hard for older color blind person to read anyway