Wimbledon Studio – until 29th April 2023
Reviewed by Carly Burlinge
3.5 ***
Wimbledon Studio presents the play, Love Talk, written and directed by Emma Gueye. It takes us through the story of Adam (Will Charlton) and Lauren (Megan Cooper). A couple that both want to make a difference in life by helping others. A connection that they both discover when they meet for the first time at Adams promotion party, held at his home. His position being a project manager for a charity, a company owned by Lauren’s father, which he soon finds out. They both set eyes on each other when Adam discovers Lauren sitting alone in his garden enjoying some alone time. A conversation soon sparks up and they find themselves discussing the stars as well as what they want to achieve in life. His passion is apparent regarding his job and she also wants to return to studying in order to fulfil her dream and become a lawyer.
A relationship soon begins and the play takes us through the highs and the lows of their relationship across the span of ten years.
Their partnership seems to be going at a good pace; where innocent squabbles are fixed quickly, with genuine love and care. Until more difficult issues and concerns begin to arise, only making arguments harder to resolve, whilst a whirlwind of emotional experiences such as death, losing precious people in their lives.
Add to the mix the reappearance of a successful ex boyfriend Ethan (Chris Austin) throwing their relationship into turmoil. Where trust is lost and they find themselves no longer the couple they once used to be. Will they remember the strength of their relationship and the love they once held, or will things become too much and tear them apart?
I liked this production because I felt that there was something that everyone who’s ever been in a relationship can relate to.
The set was simple but effective and offered some loud and emotional tracks that fit the show and worked extremely well with what was being achieved.
The actors portrayed the feelings of the character’s in a believable way whilst also having a strong connection on stage they offered a honest and emotional journey for all to see.
A great realistic production that I enjoyed.