Giraffe review – sparkling one-woman show stands out from the crowd

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
An unlikely relationship blossoms in Abigail Weinstock’s compelling and touching solo drama

It takes a brave writer/performer to make her character a sociopath. How to keep the audience on board with someone who is callous and indifferent?

In Abigail Weinstock’s sparkling one-woman show, 30-year-old Eliana has been caught making clandestine recordings in her neighbour’s bedroom and cannot deny it. A court summons follows. Even then, her first thought is how to game the system.

At Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh, until 31 August

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