Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Alan Ball, the creator of TV shows and films like Six Feet Under, True Blood and American Beauty has penned this very witty dark comedy, set at the home wedding reception of Tracey and Scott: She is despised by all the Bridesmaids – the Five Women Wearing the Same Dressand he has had a fling (of sorts) with each of the Bridesmaids.

The action takes place in Meredith’s bedroom: she is the bride’s sister and is joined by the four other rebels all taking refuge from the extended family and friends downstairs. The five are also related in one form or another – so let the bitching begin!

Dawn China has directed a talented cast of Meredith – Rachel Love, Frances – Riann Hartney-Smith, Trisha – Natalie Campbell,  Georgeanne – Naomi Thompson and Mindy – Kaela Gray, letting forth when they are joined by Tripp – David Richardson, also escaping from the “celebrations” downstairs.

The plot covers all the usual family discussions: sex, drugs, booze, same sex relationships, envy, more sex and so on......

The fabulous set, complete with floral wallpaper and great technical support, worked extremely well as the ‘den of iniquity’.

An entertaining piece of theatre.

Roger McKenzie