AMY Rosenthal’s first fulllength play shares with the work of her father, Jack, a strong sense of humour, interesting characters and a heartwarming atmosphere.
Set in 1999, it revolves around sisters Nina and Nancy and their endeavours to find a new start.
Beautifully staged, with an impressive set designed by John Hamon, director Hazel Burrows handled the material with loving care.
Not a laugh-a-minute comedy, it nevertheless had some fine lines that the cast nailed with precision.
Jenni Watson was excellent as the initially depressed Nancy who blossomed and embraced the opportunities of life after taking on the unlikely role of life-class model.
Equally good was Jan Spiers as her angry, dissatisfied sister Nina.
The remaining characters were as strongly realised: William Baggs impressed as the painting tutor Philip, as did Robert Osborne in a largely wordless role.
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