‘Woman’ is sat in a therapist’s office. She’s been sent there to deal with her drink problem. But she doesn’t have a problem and she doesn’t need help. She just needs Sue Perkins. They’re meant for each other. If only Sue could see that too. But how can she? She’s too busy being a celebrity. So ‘Woman’ sets out in pursuit of her love. From following Sue’s every move online – to breaking in backstage at the BBC, there isn’t anything she won’t do. But can she keep it all together and win her heart’s desire, whilst battling her out of control drinking?
In PurSUEt gives the audience a front-row seat to a young woman’s mental breakdown, played out in the forms of alcohol abuse, irrational and impulsive acts and a parasocial relationship with Sue Perkins.
It’s a show which is as funny as it seems incredulous at times, but when the show hits its serious moments it feels so raw it can be hard to watch. She proves herself to be an unreliable narrator, acts in a delusional manner and treats herself and others terribly, yet you can’t help but root for her. There is something about the character that wins people over, even when they shouldn’t.
In PurSUEt is currently on tour, follow the Bush Productions website to find out upcoming dates.
Tickets to this show were gifted in exchange for a review, all words and opinions are my own
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