←Recommendations of Coming In

I adore the comfort of a brand new relationship juxtaposed against the rigidity of a much older one. Such a lovely turn on an old trope.

A fun little tea party this is with all the proper treats and the tables well-turned. You will genuinely grin at the way Christopher Plumridge plays the stakes here, and when the final twist comes, you'll want to be there.

What a refreshing take on a trope whose subversion can sometimes feel like it's being played 'straight' - with "Coming In," Christopher Plumridge stages a lively scene between two parents, their child and their child's new partner that is sure to get a laugh out of readers and audiences alike. I appreciated how plausible the conversation was, though the turns in the dialogue do veer toward the farcical at times - Plumridge nonetheless balances things excellently well.

Well, that was a twist. This short comedy turns some tables and makes some really interesting points on sex and identity between the laughs. Funny, awkward, and heartfelt… and a tad unexpected. Great fun!

What a delightful tale, especially for today when it's "okay" to be fluid. The parents are deliciously realistic and I believed every reaction. I was sucked in because the characters were so spot on and the dialogue was charming. I think this would be incredible live, especially in a festival about lerv. Well done.

Delightful drawing room conversation that is unexpected and relatable. Parents will always have a hard time understanding their children, but its lovely to see it all done with such love and humor!

A very unexpected twist on conversations in families. I particularly like that it illustrates there are still things that need a conversation here and there.

What we think are stereotypical characters are skillfully turned on their heads in this comedy. Meeting the parent was never quite like this.

The writer here has created a perfect comparison between the stereotypes of the youth and the older generation. The characters are wondefully sculpted around this scene that a lot of audience will be familiar with (the coming home to meet the parents). Coupled with the witty back and forth dialogue it is a lovely play that is crying out to be produced.

What an absolutely wonderful play! The theme of the story is brilliantly set-up in the opening with the discussion of how Malcolm feels about French Fancies. When Tom and Lesley enter, the dialogue shifts into the next gear with rapid-fire wit that sets a perfect rhythm that allows the audience to feel what the characters are experiencing (the information coming at them is fast and sets them back on their heels). Add in a most effective twist (or two) and what you have is a play script crafted masterfully by Christopher Plumridge.