I was very glad I had read up on this play beforehand and knew what to expect. Suitably briefed, I found it a very enjoyable and stimulating experience. The first act is a fantasy in which the newly promoted Marlene entertains five historical woman to dinner. They include Pope Joan who was stoned to death for impersonating a man and giving birth during a papal procession. We then move to the present time with Marlene in the office along with two colleagues. Juxtaposed with the office scenes are those featuring Angie who turns out to be Marlene's daughter weho she has left to be brought up by her Sister Joyce. Towards the end, the sister's quarrel about their very different political views, the one being Thatcherite and other more socialist.
I thought it was an excellent play, thought-provoking and well-staged and acted. However, without some briefing, it would be relatively easy to wonder what it was all about and dip out at the interval.
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