Comments on: Contraception scientist pens lesbian comedy with Doctor Who star http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-642.html/ PinkNews.co.uk Gay News (UK and world) from Pink News - all the gay news for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community in the UK and beyond- thegaynews from Pink News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:35:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Tony E. http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-642.html/comment-page-1/#comment-1833 Tony E. Mon, 06 Mar 2006 19:17:00 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-642.html#comment-1833 It is very difficult to capture the science, the sensitivities behind IVF treatment and the distress many couples do face in a theatre production. I don't think Djerassi's writing is strong, just the subject matter and in my opinion the play was driven by a superb cast. The humour in the first half helps to draw the audience into the characters' worlds and we can begin to sympathise with and understand the two opposing views presented by them.The second act was stronger and I don't think enough time was given by Djerassi to satisfactorily conclude it. I agree that there are no simple solutions to these issues but the audience does deserve to have a more solid ending.I'm glad I saw this production but it was difficult to locate much promotional information about it, shame. It is very difficult to capture the science, the sensitivities behind IVF treatment and the distress many couples do face in a theatre production. I don't think Djerassi's writing is strong, just the subject matter and in my opinion the play was driven by a superb cast. The humour in the first half helps to draw the audience into the characters' worlds and we can begin to sympathise with and understand the two opposing views presented by them.The second act was stronger and I don't think enough time was given by Djerassi to satisfactorily conclude it. I agree that there are no simple solutions to these issues but the audience does deserve to have a more solid ending.I'm glad I saw this production but it was difficult to locate much promotional information about it, shame.

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