←Recommendations of Coming In

This is the twenty-second recommendation of Coming In.
Brilliantly twisted. Fantastic dialogue. I would like to be Janet.

An inspired twist on the traditional coming-out story, enlivened by some strong dialogue and fleshed-out characters. A good play for our times, in which folks who've (perhaps grudglingly) come to acknowledge LGBTQ issues discover that the spectrum of gender and sexual preference is more complex than they thought.

"COMING IN" is a brilliant farce that takes on the familiar 'meet-the-parents' storyline and turns it into something new and laugh-out-loud funny. A great comedy about identity that audiences and performers would love. Bravo!

What a riotous mix of modern love and well-meaning parents. This piece turns so many aspects of the "meet the parents" narrative on their head to brilliant comic effect.

That was pretty damn funny as well as perfectly puncturing the idea of people who can only see their family in one way. Just not the way they or the audience were expecting. Chris Plumridge hits it out of the park here as we watch the confusion grab hold of parents who, not only got their son't orientation wrong, but are now faced with the real possibility of (oh God) grandchildren. A perfect ending. (Plus, you can now listen to this play on Theatrical Shenanigans, a podcast created by Rachel Feeny-Williams. Give a listen.)

No matter the sexuality, it's always a bit of uncertainty when you bring home your new partner to meet your parents. A funny twist on the old story, but done with such comic brilliance by Plumridge. Heard this read on the podcast Theatrical Shenanigans by a wonderful cast.

An interesting twist on an old conversation. Changing the expected narrative shines a new light on familiar themes in this comedy by Christopher Plumridge.

A truly funny take on the idea of a son bringing home his new “partner” to meet the folks. The parents, especially the father, have expectations that will be challenged to great comic effect. This play would be a real treat to see on stage!

What a fun twist when Father insists his son is gay and he brings home Lesley. Lesley in turn confounds Father with her dual identity. A real twist on tea time with the parents when bringing home a new partner..

What happens when a son brings a 'partner' with an ambiguous name (could be male or female) home to tea with mum and dad? Not precisely what you'd be expecting. Nice turn on generations, gender expectations and the awkwardness of bringing someone to meet the folks.