Persephone

a genuinely moving performance it had me chuckling one moment then with the next breath I was stunned into silence and the next I was crying. I could not recommend this enough. To Isabelle, thank you.

Beautifully performed and captivating

Persephone @ Greenside tore us from our comfy lives and plunged us into the deep, earthy, root-tangled distress of this poor child as she struggles to carry her load.
There was absolute stillness and stunned incredulity during the brave, in-your-face scene where Persephone confronts her demons. We had never seen anything like it.
Controlled choreography, varied pace and sustained eye-contact ensured we stayed with her, never looking away. Links between ancient mythology and contemporary stresses drove home the universality of Persephone's estrangement. She confided in us and she grew in strength.
Isabelle Woolley is one to watch. Her production crew worked with her, using music, lighting, ritualistic movement and prolonged silences to create an otherworldly, an underworldy aura to the piece.
If I wasn't home in Cumbria, I'd go again.

A wonderfully crafted and acted piece, weaving elements of the Persephone/Proserpine myth into a disturbing story of discovery and loss. The defining moment is a piece of physical theatre you won't forget. Do take a look.

PS. If you read the Edinburgh Guide review posted under "Professional Reviews' you might work out that I'm the director's Dad. Despite that, my review honestly reflects my views!

A powerful one women show about an emotional subject. My wife cried. The acting was super from a talented young women. Thank you and well done.