Fun. Feminist. Fiery. The B-Plot girls is a fantastic attempt at what can happen when you aren’t afraid to push traditional theatre boundaries.

The plot follows Jen (Rachel Foucar) and Bridget (Angela Leta Kaye), two characters stuck in the b-plot of a failing TV shows controlled by an ominous unseen producer. The characters are both fictional and real, breaking their own fourth wall as they bicker and fight about whether it is worth staying in their failing shows or standing up for themselves and risking career suicide.

Rachel Foucar (Jen) and Angela Leta Kaye (Bridget) are both an energetic presence on stage, symbiotic in nature as they bring to life two characters with the same goal: to be more than the b-plot narrative they have fallen into. Whilst at times a bit on the nose, The B-Plot Girls explores what it is to be a struggling female actress caught between a successful career and a desire to be more than a two-dimensional character.

The show is light, making fun of itself through musical numbers, ad breaks, and bizarre plot twists. Though it’s attempts at breaking the glass ceiling are admirable, I can’t help but feel that it falls short. In trying to break women out of stereo-types and bad writing, it seems to trap itself in those stero-types and (at times) bad writing.

The fast-paced plot is jiggered, missing key turning points and it can be hard to follow whether the characters are their sitcom selves or their actress selves, and what their intentions truly are.

However, there is no denying that you will enjoy yourself at this show, whether you’re there for a good score, a bit of a laugh, or to see two strong female actresses take stage you won’t be disappointed. The B-Plot girls is truly an A-Plot show.