The Curse @thecurseplay - Tumblr Blog

Listen to the cast and writer of The Curse on Fiona Ledgard’s incredible All FM show.

A teen slasher feminist satire of the patriarchy. Jane Bradley's clever writing allows the audience to laugh, get angry, think, and be scared all at once. The characters are well rounded, relatable and likeable. The female friendship between Char and Lola brought out the flaws and strengths of both girls. This play manages to tackle issues such as menstruation, sexuality, sexism, and catcalling without preaching, in a way that showcases Bradley's brilliant wit excellently.

Review of The Curse

“There are some important and highly topical issues dealt with in The Curse including cat calling and there’s a strong theme of female friendship but it isn’t sickly sweet or rammed down the audience’s throats, it feels organic and fitting.

The effects showing passing of time and indicating different locations within the play are again simplistic but do the trick just right and the music clips in between scream female power.

The Curse sold out it’s opening night and will play 2 further consecutive dates at 3MT [update- these now also sold out] but in my opinion needs to be picked up by more small theatres across the country. This might have been Jane Bradley’s first play but I really hope it isn’t her last.”

Review from Lipstick at Weekends

Amy Dee as Char in The Curse

Jane Bradley interviewed about The Curse on All About Art

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