Rachel Andrews plays Claire, a character full of heart who wants to do right by her loved ones. Andrews plays Claire beautifully, capturing the full emotional range of a woman torn between pleasing her girlfriend and her best friend, not wishing to hurt anyone in the process. Her exceptional talent shines through this character, offering a performance that is equal parts funny, vulnerable, and tender. Esther Carr plays Lou, Claire’s girlfriend and the proposed bearer of their baby. Carr brilliantly conveys the vulnerability and complexity of a woman in her situation, though I can’t help but feel that her performance is a little emotionally stiff and unconvincing at times. This is especially apparent when sharing the stage with Andrews, who offers an incredibly compelling performance. Despite their contrasting emotional range, this pair share a charming chemistry that makes them a joy to watch.

Tom Kingman and Sophia Rosen-Fouladi are brilliant as Dan and Naomi, a couple trying to find their way in the orbit of Claire, Lou and Dan’s potential baby. Eggs is Kingman’s debut performance, and what a debut it is! He plays the loveable and endearing Dan in a way that feels so natural that I question how much of ‘Dan’ is Kingman’s personality shining through, versus a scripted characterisation. Rosen-Fouladi brings a subtle wit and immense warmth to her dual-role as Naomi and a heavily cliched yoga instructor stroke antenatal group teacher. Both Kingman and Rosen-Fouladi primarily lean into physical comedy to bring these characters to life, stealing the show with their magnetic stage presence.

Admittedly, there are moments in this play which feel a little amateurish, but the effortless chemistry that the four performers share balance this out. At times, it feels more like the audience is getting a candid glimpse into a group of friends, rather than watching a constructed performance.

Though this play is rooted in a tender and emotionally complex sentiment, writer Maria Telnikoff ensures that humour prevails. Telnikoff’s writing is funny, sharp and thoughtful, and the story feels well-paced. The witty dialogue is filled with unfiltered remarks, well-placed, entertaining references to popular culture and London life, and progressive thought. Every element of the production is thoughtfully put together, from the timing of strobe lighting, the music, and the various props which support the flow of the story. Hats off to the entire cast and crew for this charming production.