Alright Sunshine is set in Edinburgh, following a female police officer who patrols its streets. She is tired and working overtime as something is less likely to kick off if a woman is there, so she is told.
The force is Nicky McCreadie’s first love, her dad was a police officer as well, telling her not to show emotion or to be a girl. She forgives her dad for all the time he spent away, as she understands it too.
McCreadie describes it well, everyone goes crazy in the sun. Whilst patrolling the meadows, a fight breaks out.
The original play by Isla Cowan is a triumph. Molly Geddes performs through monologue with strong dialogue and writing. Not much appears on stage apart from a chair and her uniform, but there is no need for more.
The play covers institutionalised misogyny, whether this be from the force or subsequently her own father. Alright Sunshine follows what happens when McCreadie takes something into her own hands. It observes inside the system as she mentions various warnings that other officers receive for inappropriate photos and messages.
Alright Sunshine looks at the anger that comes from sexual assault truthfully. The play is a beautiful representation of the aftermath of such an incident. Geddes is incredible in her own right and brings power to the situation. She is convincing and a force throughout.
The writing is clever and smart, with many sprinkles of humour, such as Geddes enjoying a sausage roll on stage.
Alright Sunshine has the audience laughing one minute and then speechless the next.
Alright Sunshine , 16:20, Jack Dome at Pleasance Dome, until 24th August
