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Lovesong Abi Morgan Analysis

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Lovesong
Frantic Assembly’s production of Lovesong was written by the playwright Abi Morgan, and directed by Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett. Growing old and dying are two things that worry us all throughout our lives. How we live our life, the choices we make and the results that unfold from those choices dominate our existence. Will we remember our youth or be shattered by a forgetful fate while the person we once were fades away? This production depicts just that.
Lovesong captures its’ audience attention on the wonders that so many of us have about becoming old, falling in love, and being loved in return. The play intertwines choreographed pieces to show the emotions the couple is unable to communicate through conversation. The story portrays …show more content…

They come to America at an early age and invest in a dentistry office. Trying to have children and are unsuccessful, causing strife in their life, they begin to have thoughts of infidelity. In the end, the couple is left with an illness that leaves them to make decision they never thought they’d have to. Themed with the lessons that teaches the audience to love unconditional, accept the things you cannot change, and live your life to the fullest, this production touches home. There were two versions of each character in the production. William is being played by Edward Bennett, and his counterpart Billie played by Sam Cox. Margaret played by Leanne Rowe, while her elder version Maggie, played by Sian Phillips. Each character was carefully but simply compiled to present the time dimensions and the characteristics of the person they …show more content…

These items were not colorful, but simple. Light colors set the hues throughout the play, including outfits that were worn. The floor is covered in wilted leaves and flowers. The back ground of the stage are projection screens that depict images and pictures throughout scene changes. The lighting is simple and places emphasize on each character as they perform their pieces. Young William and Margaret wore simple business attire throughout the play that were worn in the 60’s and 70’s. Older Billie and Maggie wore slacks and button-ups with cardigans. Light music played in between set changes that flowed with pictures on the projections or in moments that ended scenes. The choreograph pieces had light instrumental music as well. These parts in the production could be at times hard to follow and you had to pay close attention to catch what their movements

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