Nothing will make you feel more alive than a play about a funeral. In Memoriam is comedic, fast-paced and poignant, reflecting on the chaotic nature of organising a meaningful farewell of a loved one with some excellent one-liners and dad jokey humour that keeps you laughing for about 90% of the piece.
An ensemble piece which makes the stage come alive. Not one moment is overshadowed or downplayed as we watch the cast manoeuvre around one another and drive the plot forwards, bringing in more shenanigans and gasp-worthy moments, similar to a 90s movie starring Hugh Grant.
Every character is unique and dynamic if not falling into a stereotypical box but they all have the main goal of organising the funeral of a beloved father/grandfather/friend. From the priest (a performance most memorable) who’s trying desperately to be liked to the daughter embracing her emo phase, all help each other cope with the sad situation and discover things about themselves in beautifully comedic timed moments.
Navigating through themes of death, family, pain and time, BossyB*tchProductions have produced a type of comfort theatre that unites everyone and anyone from all backgrounds and reinforces the fact that funerals are indeed for the living. A production that is a must-see with performers who have great stage presence and snappy to watch.
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Theatre Scotland 
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