SUGAR
The play follows Mae through all of the milestones in a girl's life. Her first kiss. Her first business seizure by the authorities. Her first kiss with someone she actually likes (oh god, it's a girl!) Her first job. And eventually her first experience as a sugar baby.
SUGAR explores what it means to win, as well as interrogating where and when women learn the art of self-exploitation. A compelling foray into the mind of someone growing up in today's world, where calculators can be jailbroken and sex work is only a few clicks away.
An irreverent coming of age comedy/drama exploring the stories we tell ourselves and the personas we create to survive.
This witty and piece of fresh new-writing will have you laughing in the moment, and thinking about it for weeks afterward.
★★★★★
“It is a rollercoaster of emotions…She owns the stage. [Mabel] makes Sugar a Fringe treasure. If there is a show you cannot miss, it is this one.”
★★★★★
“Mabel Thomas is an incredible performer on the cusp of a vibrant career. She is one to watch. Smart, with a coal black sense of humour, you’ll walk away thinking about this one for days.”
★★★★★
“Sugar’ is completely engaging from start to finish: witty, well-observed and at times devastating, this show is a must see.”
★★★★★
“But most familiar of all is the absurdity and comedy Thomas has still managed to convey in the wake of these events, shocking a laugh out of me seconds after I was shaking with some kind of hopeless rage.”
★★★★★
“Expertly delivered. I did not want to miss a moment. Sugar is a simply stunning play. It has all the makings of a thriller combined with comedic and tender moments too.“
★★★★
This is an electrifying in-person debut from Mabel Thomas. This could, and should, be put on television. I believe Mabel Thomas will be a star. If Sugar is anything to go by, it’s not a question of ‘if’, but ‘when’.
★★★★
“A searing solo tragicomedy…Sugar is aptly timed, cutting, perfectly paced and written with heart”
★★★★
“In this taut and candescent monologue, Mabel Thomas crafts a character study that is unparalleled. It feels like an epic tale. Sugar's single cast member is an intentional choice complimenting the depth of great original writing.”
★★★★
“Funny, poignant and darkly thought provoking. This play needs to be seen. Mabel is a star”
★★★★
“A gripping and intimate piece that hits us with big contrasting moments throughout – SUGAR is bold, witty, canny and heart-wrenching all at once.”
