Why Am I So Single? - Garrick Theatre

Have you ever wondered why despite your best efforts, the universe seems determined to make things not work out? Nancy (Leesa Tulley) and Oliver (Jo Foster) have decided to cosy up on the couch and open that very full can of worms and ask the age old question: why, despite my best efforts, am I so single? Ah yes, the very question that generally brings about a tearful moment of hatred and self-loathing. Well not this time. Although there were tears, they had nothing to do with self-loathing, but rather more to do with a genuine feeling of support and community. Complete with a vivacious ensemble, Nancy and Oliver bring us on a journey of self-reflection, only to discover that romantic and platonic love are a lot more similar than they thought they were.

Photography: Danny Kaan

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ new musical Why Am I So Single? could not be any more relatable even if it tried, tackling the deeper conversations connecting to both today’s youth and the older generations alike. Painfully hilarious and heart-warmingly catchy, this soundtrack is a breath of fresh air to what seems like a general monotonous sense of discomfort in the world.

This being said, it does feel as though the book could do with a bit of trimming, particularly in the second act as some places didn’t seem to quite match the general pace of the overall piece. Despite this, Foster and Tulley gave everything to their performances and clearly made a mark on the audience.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4*)

(Ticket gifted to Adventures in Theatreland in exchange for an honest review)

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