Last night, we were throwing it back to the 1950s to become the perfect domestic goddesses (don’t pretend there isn’t one hiding in us all) for the opening night of West End transfer Home, I’m Darling.
Following its sold-out run at the National Theatre, Home, I’m Darling, written by Laura Wade, has successfully transferred to the Duke Of York’s Theatre for a limited run. It’s a hilarious and poignant comedy about a couple trying to save their marriage by transporting their lives back to the fifties – but this doesn’t go entirely to plan.
The story follows Judy, a fifties housewife, as she and her husband, Johnny try to save the spark in their marriage. Committing to the decade in its entirely, including everything from the decor of their home to the TV channels they watch, their commitment to the lifestyle, along with money troubles, means cracks begin to show.
You’ll feel right at home watching this show, with the cutest set of a quintessentially English fifties house – complete with flamingo shower curtain (spoiler, sorry!). The comedy is sharp and the performances wholly moving. But we’re not the only ones who loved the show – here’s what the rest of the audience also had to say on social media:
Saw #homeimdarling @dukeofyorksldn last night. Loved so much of it, the costumes, cast, that set! pic.twitter.com/hU5F1mpdh3
— Lynne McConway (@producerlynne) February 6, 2019
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#homeimdarling press night was just brilliant. #laurawade writing is so clever and beautiful, alongside @tamaracharvey fab directing. Great performances from every single one of the cast. #mustsee
— Angela Griffin (@Angela_Griffin) February 5, 2019
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Massive congratulations to all those involved #HomeImDarling @ClwydTweets, @NationalTheatre A wonderful evening of superb theatre @tamaracharvey and all the team on and off stage are a triumph. Anna Fleischle’s design is simply perfect
— Adrian Gee (@AGeeDesigner) February 6, 2019
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The @NationalTheatre fly tower looking Darling. #HomeImDarling pic.twitter.com/l2coGH51Ql
— Home, I'm Darling (@homeimdarling) February 5, 2019
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@homeimdarling was an absolute delight last night.
Brilliant set, wonderful acting and a script that was funny, clever and sad.
Plus, had a hoot at the after show party with my sis @Tanjajsharp and met the brilliant Katherine Parkinson!
☺️🤘🏼💯
— Danny Nutt (@nuttyscparties) February 6, 2019
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"The longest recipie I've used this week is 'pierce film lid'". Never have I associated myself more with a line… Fantastic press night for #HomeImDarling @NationalTheatre pic.twitter.com/GYiXojtnhc
— Lily Dyble (@LilyDyble) February 6, 2019
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Thoroughly enjoyed @ClwydTweets & @NationalTheatre’s #HomeImDarling tonight – always been a huge fan of Laura Wade’s writing and it really shines here in @tamaracharvey’s brilliantly slick production. Well worth a watch!
— James Robert Moore (@James_R_Moore) February 5, 2019
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Huge congratulations to the ever fabulous @tamaracharvey and all the cast, creative team and crew of #HomeImDarling. What a fantastic play in a sparklingly brilliant production – you’re all the best!! @ClwydTweets @NationalTheatre pic.twitter.com/jhOknj546D
— Zoë Waterman (@Zoe_Waterman) February 6, 2019
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Beautiful production, actors superb and oh those 50’s costumes (want them all) #HomeImDarling that @tamaracharvey is one super classy, brilliant Director! Huge congratulations to @ClwydTweets @NationalTheatre on the transfer!
— Katie Posner (@katieposner) February 6, 2019
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Home, I’m Darling is booking at the Duke of York’s Theatre until the 13 April.