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Maria’s very Catholic grandmother is dying. She prays for Maria to find a boyfriend every night. But Maria is gay, and she wants Granny to know, so that she doesn’t send a man looking for her from beyond the grave. But Granny is extremely homophobic and believes all gay people will burn in hell. Everyone in the family is against this. “Just let the old lady die in peace.” Is Maria selfish for wanting to tell Granny? Or a liar for keeping the truth? During a night spent at the hospital, Maria needs to make a decision. This autobiographical, comedic and absurdist piece is a reflection on growing up as a queer person in an extremely religious household and country - Brazil - and how we carry that Catholic guilt throughout our lives.
Tobi King Bakare and this theatre deserve a shout-out for such a young, diverse audience. There is so much talk about audiences being full of over 60s and why, why can’t theatres get the crowds in to reflect society in general? Well, I’m happy to say that on a rainy Thursday evening, the theatre was completely full.
Caiti Grove on Before I Go in CPT's Spring 2023 season London Theatre Reviews
