Theatre review: 21 Futures by Olly Hawes, Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh

You have to admire the chutzpah of Mr Hawes, ensuring that his name is affixed to the title of this show.
Twenty-one teens on the social and political issues that will affect their futureTwenty-one teens on the social and political issues that will affect their future
Twenty-one teens on the social and political issues that will affect their future

21 Futures by Olly Hawes, Pleasance Dome (Venue 23) *

It demonstrates a level of confidence that the material simply doesn’t merit. Twenty-one well-drilled teenagers – many dressed in shell suits that no self-respecting child born this century would be seen dead in – swarm the stage and mouth platitudes about social and political issues that will affect their future – for an hour.

It’s excruciating but the young actors deserve to be optimistic – any future production they’re involved in is bound to be better than this.

Until 17 August. Today 11am

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