The laughter it generates makes one look inside to the prejudices that must be overcome in all their absurdity and backwardness. It plays with the acceptance of stereotypes with a wit about itself that puts humour first to make the message more effective. Nobody really learns from shouting.

Rapid fire dialogue peppered with current jargon and the occasional f-bomb gives momentum while a clever set design reinforces visual purpose. The story revolves around family and fortune, some good, some less so. It also plays into a larger context of current affairs.

One must applaud La Boîte for their continuing support of new and young playwrights, talents with a classic sense of what the theatre has been and with an eye to what it can be.

Playwright: Michelle Law
Director: Claire Christian
Set design: Moe Assaad
Cast: Emily Burton, Patrick Jhanur, Michelle Law, Tatum Mottin, Courtney Stewart, Hsiao-Ling Tang

Single Asian Female is playing at the La Boite Theatre until March 9 – for more information or to book tickets head to www.laboite.com.au