Review: Jamless
- Lorna
- Nov 6, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 8
📍 Lion and Unicorn Theatre
🗓️ 6th November 2025
🎟️ PR Invite
Walking into the intimate theatre space above the pub, the set immediately draws you in - an attic filled with stacked boxes and memories.
Written by Nance Turner, this 70 minute play follows two forty-something-year-old sisters who haven’t seen each other for years. When Ro unexpectedly shows up in the middle of the night and starts rummaging through old boxes, Ginny bursts in armed with a frying pan. To her surprise, it’s her sister and wonders why she has now shown up without warning.
From the start, there’s a clear sense of tension between the pair: Ginny, the sensible one who stayed at the family home to care for their late parents, and Ro, who escaped to build a family of her own. We can instantly see that Ro is uncomfortable and is clearly holding onto a secret that she’s too afraid to share. Constant phone calls from Jez (Dominic Farrow) add to the tension and you can’t help but wonder what is going on deep down.
The chemistry between the two actors - Ro (played by Emily O’Mahony) and Ginny (played by Nance Turner) - is fantastic. They perfectly depict two sisters arguing, calling each other names, cruel swipes at one another - this really adds a layer of comedy to the show with some fantastic one-liners from Ginny.
As time goes on and the more they reminisce, secrets are uncovered which creates a shift in the mood - shocking revelations are made and you can see the sisters grow closer together. Continuous phone calls are a constant reminder that there is something more serious going on behind it all and when the reason is revealed, it all becomes clear.
The show deals with very real, and very serious topics, so do read the content warning before booking.
The pacing felt a bit slow at times, and there were moments where it was difficult to fully connect with the story before the reveal.
Overall, this is a moving and thoughtful piece which talks about abuse, loss and family relationships - all very real topics and delivers them with care.
