threeweeks.co.uk, 2008

'ECSTASY'

***** (5 stars)

Scottish voices tell stories about Scottish drug culture and relationships in an old Scottish cellar; who would have thought of it at Festival time? A brave, engaging cast have done justice to Irvine Welsh's 'Ecstasy'. Jack McGowan as Lloyd is commanding as we follow his rollercoaster relationship with MDMA and eventual encounter with dissatisfied housewife Heather. There are believable sex scenes, drug highs, and some emotional moments throughout, whilst the heavy themes are lightened by vulgarity and a soup-demanding granny. This is smutty, powerful theatre that just works as a whole package, the direction allowing Lloyd and Heather to remain the focus amongst fluorescent lighting, club beats, and background dancing. Just go see 'Ecstasy' before popping another.

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