Sunday, 24 March 2013

Review: 3some at the The Etcetera Theatre



3some
The Etcetera Theatre
Reviewed on Thursday 21st March 2013 (Press Night)


"Spanning one night into the next morning, 3some tells the story of three thirty-something friends, engaged couple Jenny and Paul and Paul's best friend, Rob. The trio return from the pub following a night out and a drunken game of 'I never' leads all three to the bedroom. But is it just a harmless experimentation, or are there ulterior motives at play? What happens next tests relationships to breaking point as secrets are revealed and lies uncovered."

3some is a layered production, which probes at much more than simply a drunken, three-way fumble. The title of the play cleverly provides a platform for what may seemingly be a foreseeable storyline about three people. But the three lead actors, Lisa Gifford, Peter Halpin and Euan King, leave the audience in suspense from the personal sexual and emotional motivations to take part in a threesome.

Playwright and leading lady Lisa Gifford has created an instantly identifiable storyline: a laugh out loud portrayal of three friends engaged the audience during a reminiscent night of their young, fun and reckless memories. The stark reality of current, predictable everyday life situations in comparison to the accurate rendition of realistically cringe-worthy sofa chat was hilarious and relatable. 


The non-stop running time of the play allowed the plot to build up into a palpable battle of the sexes. The omission of a half-time break allowed for the audience’s emotions to be captured in the momentum of real time, alongside the characters. 

A snapshot of contemporary conflicting sexual orientations, 3some is a gripping and enlightening story most suitable for curious minds aged 16+. Excitingly, the six-part follow up online series is available to watch at www.watch3some.co.uk and www.youtube.com/watch3some for those who simply cannot wait to catch a glimpse of the consequences of that night. 

Reviewed by Roxanne Osborne

3some runs at the The Etcetera Theatre until 7th April 2013.

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