Thats why we shout and scream at each other. Clears the air. A kind of truth begins to emerge. We see clearer.Pip and Meredith have had a bust-up. It was only about their opinion of a film; but its led to more significant differences coming to light. Pip has been having an affair for the past three months with a young colleague at work. Merediths slate doesnt seem to be entirely clean either.As their families and friends become embroiled in Pip and Merediths separation; past prejudices; harsh judgements and painful truths come to light. The arguments that ensue go beyond just being about Pip and Meredith; and what they should do about their marriage. In nine taut scenes; William Boyd explores what it is to argue with those we love - and those we should love. He looks at our propensity to judge others and our power to hurt. Alongside this; he shows how it can sometimes be the superficial problems in a relationship that keep it going.Both bleak and funny in its tone; The Argument offers a Strindberg-like take on human dynamics and received its world premiere at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs in March 2016.
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