The Wee Review
Where 3HAMS really soars is in the conflict between its two protagonists. Max and Ry have very different perspectives on the matter at hand. How they relate to one another and to their own bodies eventually sends them towards a very frank and difficult confrontation, one that lays bare the impact eating disorders can have on a person.
3HAMS is a funny and moving play in equal measure. It features two striking lead performances and makes for essential viewing for anybody wanting a perspective on just what relating to others (and yourself) with an eating disorder can be like.
The Scotsman
In this gonzo sci-fi exploration of eating disorders, Max (Makena Miller) and Ry (Charlie Traisman) are both bright, articulate actors who are plagued by self-doubt and poor self-esteem. The friends wake up in their own heads, a pink velvet-curtained zone with a glowing slab of ham at the centre like an oracular visitation... it’s been good to both share something of what can be a particularly private, lonely and knotty illness, and shine a light on societal pressures and anxieties that don’t necessarily mitigate with age, but still disproportionately affect young women.
Fiona Shepherd