Queen of Wyoming

George Square 2    31 July - 10 August @ 17.45 + 12-25 @ 14.00    SenovvA

This autobiographical one woman show is a stark realistic recounting of how misfortune and addiction will affect the most talented and attractive individuals, like singer/songwriter Maggie Simpson. Coming from a privileged Wyoming background, her spiral into alcohol and eating disorders contrasts starkly against her respectable political family roots.

This well constructed hour long piece is directed by Laura Crook. Maggie Simpson recalls episodes in her life with passion and verve, in loose chronological form, interspersed with songs. Although these episodes can be sad and stark, the hour is neither drama nor musical, nor is it an unusual or unique story.

The highlights of the performance for me are the songs and the singing. Original and beautifully rendered in a folksy style, with clear open voice and guitar. I could have happily spent the whole hour listening to them.