I write this on the morning we see the 'Grabber-in-Chief' leave office (and good riddance). He among many - like his mate, Jeffrey Epstein - gave a lot of currency to the movement that lends its name to this daring musical. I say daring because a musical by nature, is full of songs, tends to be light-hearted and generally, have a happy ending (not 'that' sort). Ellessdee Productions have done a remarkable job of tackling such a big subject in fifty minutes, using drama, humour and song to really problematise the issues.  

The story follows Annie, a young woman who has grown up with social media, online dating, empowered female rappers and is therefore confused about how she should act. She wants everlasting love, but her poor self-esteem makes her seem unattractive. With the help of a line up of at times dubious female friends, Annie runs the gamut of waxing salons, weight loss, Tinder failures, sleazy photographers (a la Terry Richardson), a Weinstein-like film producer and eventually the clutches of a religious cult leader who has - like so many - created it to have access to a harem. 

Musical songs need to propel the story and this is done very well. I thought it especially good using a Cardi-B like number to both sell and critique female sexual empowerment, something that divides audiences as it is. Indeed, the show did not make judgements nor become agitprop, although it is plain that all sympathies lie with befuddled Annie, who as a sort of happy-ending: to learn to be true to herself and not be who she thinks others want her to be, for that way lies only traps. 

Fifty minutes will never capture all the nuances of a movement that has been ongoing for 17 years. The cast were all excellent, as were the live three-piece band. No one missed a beat.

This show is for anyone who cares about the #MeToo movement which despite its import and seriousness, still have a laugh, be entertained and also, think on it. Bravo.