Review Deborah Light: Mover, Maker, Mother Autopsy of a Mother, A Bear and A Fridge, Chapter by Megan Pritchard.

 out of 5 stars (5 / 5)

Womanhood is often about endurance. About containing anger and carrying on anyway. This show embodies that, inhabits it. Blending monologue, performance art, dance and design Deborah moves through the space as through life; in a series of funny, touching and sometimes uncomfortable moments, with visceral physicality.

The hour and fifteen minute solo is punctuated with deeply personal details and is both emotionally and physically demanding on Deborah, who connects with the audience with delicate intimacy, even when trapped inside a fridge screaming in rage; we are screaming too.

This is autobiographical but relatable, you may be a woman or a mother yourself who feels what Deborah feels first hand, or you may recognise the women in your life in the portrayal. As an audience you are swept along in vignettes of movement, monologue, sound and stillness; each creating powerful moments to reflect within.

Deborah’s poetic and often punk performance is enhanced by beautiful yet simple set design and a newly composed soundtrack by Welsh artist Tic Ashfield.

Everything feels both stark and slick.

Audiences new to dance will be drawn into Deborah’s world, there’s moments of humor and beauty, and enough narrative to keep you fired up throughout.

Catch it on tour across South and Mid Wales over the next couple of weeks.

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