EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: THREEWAY, Pleasance Courtyard, August 2 2013

DC Jackson's acclaimed play "The Wall", along with its sequels, and his 2010 Fringe First winner "My Romantic History" have garnered him a reputation as a talented young writer to watch in the world of Scottish theatre. His latest offering is "Threeway", a clever play where Freaky Friday type bodyswap meets a firmly Scottish sex comedy. In it, a young couple invite a stranger into their home to participate in a threesome, but end up with more than they bargained for when the next morning finds each of the three in the wrong body.

Like Jackson's previous works, "Threeway" features fantastic dialogue, neat observations of contemporary Scottish life and plenty of laughs. It's a very neatly written script, if a little overlong as the pace began to sink in the middle. The script is supported by three competent performances, particularly from Gabriel Quigley who differentiated her two roles exceptionally well. Joe Dixon could perhaps have toned down the shrillness when playing a woman in a man's body, but both he and Brian Ferguson showed a great feel for the rhythms of the piece.

With this strong piece of writing, supported by good performances, providing plenty of laughs, "Threeway" is further demonstration of Jackson's skills and wit.

Threeway runs until August 26th (not 12th) at the Pleasance Courtyard at 1230 each day.