Unfair Lady

4.36 (44)

Unfair Lady

12 performances between Dec. 5, 2015 and Aug. 20, 2016
Theatre
Written by Gwydion Beynon • Directed by Orly Shapiro • Starring Rachael Neary and Hayleigh Evans
60mins
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POPArt Productions proudly present from the writer of The Epicene Butcher & El Blanco: Tales of the Mariachi UNFAIR LADY  12 hysterical new stories in a hilarious and sometimes scathing attack on the women's magazine industry with all its fallacies, inconsistencies and general nonsense.   
"Cringingly good. Painfully funny... a bad-ass send up of women's magazines" - Lauren Beukes 

"This stunning little number from POPArt trawls the very fertile grounds of women’s magazines to create a riotous show that had me wincing and laughing hysterically from the Ed’s Letter to the Last Word. Hayleigh Evans and Rachael Neary are excellent in this rapid-fire satire"- Siobahn Cassidy  

"Overall, the piece does not fail to entertain. And considering that this particular audience was comprised of locals, foreigners, theatre practitioners, and even the odd drunk—all of whom were in equal fits of laughter throughout—it’s safe to say that ‘Unfair Lady’ casts a wide, relatable net with its content, neatly packaged in a timely and ever relevant production" - Dave Mann, Artslink 

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Audience Responses

Music (especially at the end) was too loud. Otherwise, enjoyed the show

Wayne • Attended Aug. 18, 2016, 9 p.m.
4.0

Brilliant! So well written and acted! We all loved it!

DEBORAH • Attended Dec. 10, 2015, 9 p.m.
5.0

A very good show. Funny, insightful and different.

Laurence • Attended Aug. 20, 2016, 9 p.m.
5.0

Great script. So well acted. Haven't laughed so much in a long time.

Dawn • Attended Aug. 20, 2016, 9 p.m.
5.0

The show was brilliant, although the ending, even with the double bows, felt very abrupt.

Alexis • Attended Dec. 5, 2015, 7 p.m.
4.0

Brilliant and absolutely hilarious. ...wonderful 60 min laugh!

Yasmin • Attended Dec. 11, 2015, 9 p.m.
5.0

UNFAIR LADY was a theatre treat of note; slick, sly, hilarious and wittily spot -on in its take on so many aspects of SA pop culture. I LOVED it - and roared with laughter almost incessantly. Hats off to two extremely talented young women, who morphed stylishly from character to character, all of them memorable and unique, OUTSTANDING performances delivered with high energy and a great deal of insight. The audience was vocal in its enthusiasm and support - congratulations to the writer, director, actors and crew...yet another 'slam dunk' at the Alex!!

terry • Attended Aug. 20, 2016, 9 p.m.
5.0

So funny! Such a clever concept. Really loved the show. Well done!

Caitlin • Attended Aug. 16, 2016, 9 p.m.
5.0

Keep an eye on Critter for more detailed opinion.

Steve • Attended Dec. 7, 2015, 9 p.m.
3.0

The email got to me quite late so now comment past its sell-by date. But loved it - particularly the "Life not lived" sketch, and Charlize interview. Also closing orgasmorobics sketch, Well staged too. Some sketches didn't quite sustain basic idea but almost inevitable in sketch shows. Have enjoyed all Popart stuff.

Nigel • Attended Aug. 18, 2016, 9 p.m.

Absolutely brilliant! Both actresses equally superb. We laughed till we cried, right the way through the show, as did the rest of the audience. Would see it again in a heartbeat.

Ali • Attended Dec. 12, 2015, 9 p.m.
5.0

Really very funny. It wasn't terribly challenging of conventional frameworks, but possibly more relaxing as a result. I may even see it again with a friend who enjoy a laugh.

Bridgit • Attended Aug. 19, 2016, 9 p.m.
4.0

Some sketches were well conceived and executed, but others -- like the opening monologue -- weren't particularly convincing (mostly in terms of performance). Most of the satire was quite enjoyable, though. The Charlize Theron impression was great, as was the portrayal of the fitness instructor's long-suffering assistant in the final sketch. Well done to the actors for keeping it together despite the many attempts from the audience to derail the show through unnecessarily loud coughing fits and (in at least two cases) running commentary.

Maria • Attended Aug. 18, 2016, 9 p.m.
3.0

It was forced, over the top and not funny at all. I expected a nuanced show that understood the intricacies of womanhood and could bring it across the the audience in a funny yet truthful way. This show was none of that.

Karlien • Attended Dec. 12, 2015, 9 p.m.
1.0

What a fun night out. I can recommend this to everyone! Hilarious, tongue in cheek comedy

mia • Attended Dec. 10, 2015, 9 p.m.
5.0

Very sadly missed it by about 4 minutes. Couldn't find parking. had to run halfway down Buitengracht and arrived too late. Seriously disappointed. Mariette

Mariette • Attended Dec. 12, 2015, 9 p.m.

Well written and excellent show. It would have been useful if the ending wasn't quite so abrupt - wasn't sure it was finished or not.

Beverley • Attended Dec. 10, 2015, 9 p.m.
5.0

Well constructed and to the point. 1 hour is the ideal duration for this venue. Will come again.

Mike • Attended Dec. 12, 2015, 9 p.m.
4.0

mesmerising, hilarious take on our social structure - loved it

andrea • Attended Aug. 18, 2016, 9 p.m.
5.0

Really very funny. It wasn't terribly challenging of conventional frameworks, but possibly more relaxing as a result. I may even see it again with a friend who enjoy a laugh.

Bridgit • Attended Aug. 19, 2016, 9 p.m.
4.0

Relevant, funny, clever!

Pippa • Attended Aug. 19, 2016, 9 p.m.
5.0

Hilarious and so clever ! The performers are brilliant!

Tamith • Attended Dec. 7, 2015, 9 p.m.
5.0

Barely stopped laughing the entire hour!

Amy • Attended Dec. 7, 2015, 9 p.m.
4.0

Loved the performance and the sattire

George • Attended Dec. 9, 2015, 9 p.m.
5.0

really enjoyed it!