“well-written play is brought to life by a strong ensemble cast"- The Scotsman ★★★★
SYNOPSIS: A life lived in the shadows of her father, of her lover and of her own sadness, Eleanor Marx’s light shone fiercely upon fin-de-siècle England, until its untimely extinction. Set against the explosive backdrop of early socialism, Eleanor follows the tragic life of Karl Marx’s youngest daughter, a fierce activist whose life has long been eclipsed in history by the male figures in her life. Revolution, passion and the long-lasting nature of female friendship are explored in this tragedy of a woman scorned. As Eleanor seeks deeper into a depression caused by infidelity and abuse, she is kept afloat by the power of sisterhood and Shakespeare, of theatre and of friendship, and by her own hunger for justice. Eleanor fights tirelessly for the rights of others, whilst being completely helpless in her own salvation.
A Young(ish) Perspective: ★★★★★ "beautifully and poignantly written play that celebrates female friendship and rejects power-hungry structures that confirm mediocre men’s sensations."
The Student ★★★★★. "With skilful direction and a talented cast, Agnes Perry-Robinson’s production is both moving and entertaining."
All Edinburgh Theatre ★★★★★ "Perry-Robinson’s script skilfully captures the contradictions at the heart of her life."
The Scotsman ★★★★ well-written play is brought to life by a strong ensemble cast"
CorrBlimey: ★★★★ "a love letter to words" and "Aggie Perry Robinson has written something rare – Eleanor’s script demonstrates a vitality which, despite the plot’s simplicity and length, never grows tiresome. "
The Student: ★★★★★ "Still at University, Perry-Robinson is a playwright to keep an eye on"
