Review: Myra’s Story at The New Theatre, Cardiff
Last night, The New Theatre welcomed a performance that will linger long after the final curtain, Myra’s Story, a raw, riotous, and deeply human tale that has earned its place as a West End triumph and Edinburgh Fringe favourite.
At the heart of this one-woman whirlwind is Fionna Hewitt-Twamley, whose portrayal of Myra, a homeless woman on the streets of Dublin, is nothing short of extraordinary. With a cigarette in hand and a twinkle in her eye, Myra invites us into her world, one pint and one memory at a time. What unfolds is a masterclass in storytelling: Hewitt-Twamley shape-shifts through over 15 characters with such precision and heart, it’s as if Dublin itself is speaking through her.
The play dances between belly laughs and gut punches. One moment, you’re roaring at Myra’s razor-sharp wit and the next, you’re holding your breath as she recounts the heartbreaks that led her to the pavement. It’s a portrait of a woman who’s lived, lost, and loved fiercely and, who refuses to be defined by pity.
What makes Myra’s Story so powerful is its refusal to sanitise or sensationalise. It’s messy, funny, tragic, and utterly real. Hewitt-Twamley’s performance is vivid and virtuosic, yes—but it’s also generous. She gives us Myra not as a symbol, but as a person: flawed, funny, and unforgettable.
“It’s messy, funny, tragic, and utterly real.”
This is theatre that doesn’t just entertain—it challenges, connects, and reminds us of the humanity behind the headlines. If you get the chance to see Myra’s Story, take it. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll carry Myra with you long after you leave the theatre.
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