Dorfman Theatre — Attraction in London

The National Theatre – what a gem! My partner and I had the pleasure of seeing A Tupperware of Ashes, written by the fantastic Tanika Gupta, and starring none other than Meera Syal – yes, the Meera Syal, the queen from Goodness Gracious Me who we all grew up with, now gracing the stage with all her legendary brilliance.

The venue was cozy, with room for maybe 250 - 300 people, and thankfully enough seating that you don’t have to awkwardly elbow a stranger for armrest supremacy. Plenty of leg room :)

Now, about the play. Honestly, it’s an emotional rollercoaster – imagine crying, laughing, and then wondering if you can do both at the same time. Syal’s acting? Wow. Let’s just say I’ve never seen so many facial expressions in one sitting. She could’ve recited the phone book and we would’ve been enthralled. It’s an intense story about aging, guilt, family bonds and the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer.

We left with puffy eyes and full hearts, already Googling the next show. Highly recommend it, unless you’re allergic to brilliant acting and raw human emotions. In that case, maybe stay home with your own Tupperware (full of tissues).

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