National Theatre production 'Some Woman' receives critical reviews

The new play 'Some Woman', written by Helen Edmundson and directed by Blanche McIntyre at the National Theatre, has drawn varied critical responses. Starring Anne-Marie Duff as Julie Robson, the drama follows a woman whose life unravels after a confrontation with a schoolboy leads to a police investigation and battery charges.

Critics have praised Duff’s performance, with some calling it one of the best of the year. The play explores complex themes including sexism, the criminal justice system, motherhood, and the pressures faced by older women. While some reviewers described the production as 'meaty' and 'deeply unsettling,' others noted that the plot occasionally struggles to balance multiple heavy themes such as eating disorders, infidelity, and divorce.