Bette & Joan receives rave reviews from the Edinburgh Fringe

Wed 7 Sep 4PM

Foursight Theatre’s production of Bette & Joan: The Final Curtain went down a storm at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, receiving seven ★★★★ reviews.

Foursight Theatre’s production transfers to Jacksons Lane from Tue 6 – Sat 24 Sept for the London premiere of this brand new comic drama about Hollywood’s rival queen bees.

“You should only say good of the dead. Joan Crawford is dead. Good.” Bette Davis.

Now on her own deathbed, Davis is forced by Hollywood hacks Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons to finally confront the ghost of her nemesis, Crawford herself. And of course, just because someone’s dead doesn’t mean they’ve changed.

Foursight’s clever two-hander allows its lead actors to display a non-stop, scenery-chewing wit.” The Times

"Glorious comedy" The Stage

“Sharp, irreverent and very moving” The List ★★★★"

A brilliant production" Hairline ★★★★

"Sarah's Thom and Toogood (Bette/Joan respectively) have impressive timing, both comic and dramatic, that oils the wheels of this fragmented, time-travelling rollercoaster of a play." What's On Stage ★★★★

"A compelling and original tale" Three Weeks ★★★★

“All aspects of this production are of a very high quality… a must-see for lovers of the silver screen” TV Bomb ★★★★

"Possesses the warmth and familiarity of an old friend" All The Festivals ★★★★

“Brilliantly executed… this is a show to be enjoyed by all” Fest Mag ★★★★

Bette & Joan: The Final Curtain plays at Jacksons Lane, London from Tue 6 – Sat 24 Sept.

Tickets are Tickets £12.95/ £10.95 with (2 for 1 Wednesdays) and available from the Box Office: 020 8341 4421 or online: www.jacksonslane.org.uk

 

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