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Good writing with great topics touched upon. There’s no real flow to the story or narrative but is interesting at points. Some physical theatre bits are excellent while others seem random and inconsistent with the story/message at the time.

I loved this show about toxic masculinity, the script, the choreography, the performances .A must see, especially for all the tough lads out there

I've had the great luck of seeing this show in two iterations -- first at the Reykjavik Fringe in 2020 (online in my living room, because of Covid lockdown) and now here in Edinburgh.

These four women are inciteful observers of what it's like to be human. Some of the bits in the show could be a little maddening -- except for the context of all the other loving, or even heartbreaking episodes. This is not a smash-the-patriarchy, hour-long diatribe. It's a deeply sympathetic look at the weariness of living up to expectations that make no sense in the first place. Well done, Spindrift.

I did not know what to expect in this show and was worried about yet another anti-male rant. However this was a tender sympathetic treatment of male behaviour by the four impeccably accented actors. We have seen the Start to Finnish group before and this did not disappoint. I would encourage men to see this show as a window into issues women and men face in many situations. One of my top shows this year.

Wow, just loved this, so powerful. Their energy, facial expression and body aptly convey the script, crafted purely from real people’s voices in interviews. Very affirming of the history of toxic masculinity and where we are today with it. A must see.

The performance is so well crafted! The collection of real conversations were put together in a really thought provoking way and the performers’ delivery is such perfection!
A enjoyable show for everyone who doesn’t think Barbie’s radical feminism message is gonna kill us all :)

This show is excellent. Thought provoking with beautiful honest real accounts. There are lovely comic moments. Recommended this show to anyone looking for a thoughtful moment to watch something real. Well done.

Really enjoyed this show! It strikes a perfect balance between the brutal feminist honesty of women, and a refreshingly tender understanding of men's struggles, too. Particularly when it comes to bravado and what lies beneath that. It portrayed the good and the bad with an authentic, sometimes comical, air and was coupled with absolutely fantastic physical performance. The four women were perfection. Each one of them brought every single character to life with nuance and passion. The gravitas of the choreography combined with the actress' sometimes subtle facial expressions really pulled you into the performance. They are brilliant actors and individually all had a unique charm.
My favourite part was the reading of the housewives guide where three of the women are acting it out with hilariously exaggerated movements. It was SO funny but also got the message across very well.