Slay ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Slay ★★★★☆

Slay is a sharp, funny, and thoroughly modern take on a North East lass desperately running towards the promise of a better future. Equal parts dark comedy and social satire, it wraps heavy themes in razor-sharp wit without ever losing sight of its heart.

Lois-Amber is a magnetic performer, pretty and dangerous in the very best way. They command the stage with effortless charisma, inviting the audience to lean into every twist of the story. The writing is packed with brilliantly observed one-liners that land with impeccable timing. Whether it’s questioning why anyone would pay for something they can’t even taste, declaring that if you’re going to struggle through the apocalypse you may as well just die, or comparing life’s absurdities to shaving for Harry Styles, the humour is gloriously offbeat and consistently earns laughs.

Beneath the comedy is a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of trauma, survival, and the ways narcissism can rewrite reality. The show cleverly examines how the narcissist always seems to win even when none of it was ever their fault while giving its protagonist the space to seek revenge exactly when it’s deserved. It’s a smart balance of empathy and bite.

The storyline is well constructed, keeping the audience engaged from start to finish without sacrificing laughs for message. And for anyone wondering, you’ll also leave reassured that no babies were deformed in the making of this victory.

Slay is witty, self-aware, and unapologetically bold. It delivers big laughs while asking audiences to reflect on the strange world we’re all trying to survive. A thoroughly entertaining hour with a killer central performance.

★★★★☆ (4 stars)