Tamar Broadbent is reluctant about becoming a mother and doesn’t want to lose her identity. In this musical comedy, Broadbent explores the ups and downs of pregnancy.
Broadbent is an outstanding singer, and the original songs are great. Whilst not extremely complex, they are funny and a great way to create comedic relief through the more honest moments. They are enjoyable and catchy.
The layout of the show consists of a mix of songs and monologues from Broadbent. She explores all the different stages of her journey with motherhood, from meeting her partner to having her baby girl.
Although a comedy, there are some hard-hitting themes to the show. Broadbent describes her initial infertility issues and the difference of parenthood between a mother and father. Broadbent communicates with humour, such as a song about losing alcohol for nine months, but also pointing out the difference in fertility tests.
Broadbent is not just vocally talented, throughout the show she performs her song on the guitar and piano, which I assume is not the extent of her musical ability. She is a natural performer.
Broadbent is sweet and sharp. She delivers most facts very matter of fact, which adds to the comedic delivery.
After singing about all the things you cannot eat during a pregnancy and struggling to breastfeed, Broadbent goes back to her roots and ends with an improv club song. This time it features describing someone as the shape of a fruit juicer, is so incredibly funny, and enough to be a show itself.
Tamar Broadbent: Plus One , 13:00, The Ballroom at Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, until August 24
