comedy review

The Americans

Up Top Productions

Imagine the US as a family and for some reason the word 'dysfunctional' springs to mind, but that's not the point, here. As this sketch show proves, it's not a bad way to lampoon a country which prides itself on its family values. The American family consists of Sam and Libby and their daughter, Mary, who are trying to get on with their neighbours and deal with problems at home at the same time. As a satire on American politics and pop culture, the show's bite isn't consistently sharp, but it remains enjoyable throughout. Wannabe pop princess Mary has the best lines, and her secession from the family on account of an iPhone is the strongest part of the piece. Oh, those Americans...

Gilded Balloon, 30 Jul - 25 Aug (not 11),, 3.00pm (4.00pm) , prices vary, fpp 25

tw rating: 3/5

published: Aug-2008

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