I went to see Waitress in the West End the other night and secretly didn't really like it – while the performances were energetic and characterful, and there was one excellent belter of a song, I came away without a single melody to hum and feeling that the plot, which purported to be about female empowerment, was really a relatively hackneyed old trope: man mistreats woman, woman plays away (with another man who is effectively mistreating her, though less two-dimensionally); with support of friends and an injection of cash, woman escapes both men. No real surprises, although at least she didn't end up dead.
Register now to continue reading
Register to the Drama & Theatre website today and gain access to all the latest news and developments from the world of drama education.
By registering you will receive:
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion on our website
Already have an account? Sign in here