Alice Sykes fiercely animates the part, while also finding moments of stiller sorrow. And there’s lovely tenderness – both long-nurtured and newly-minted – between the pair.

time out
‘in lipstick’

Everyone’s been excellent, but young Alice Sykes and Matthew Macfadyen, stand out in a cast that already shines.

THE GUARDIAN
‘CRIMINAL JUSTICE’

Sykes’ turn as Daisy is pitch perfect.

WHAT’S ON STAGE
‘RESPONSIBLE OTHER’

The remarkable Sykes, whom we first encounter in the priceless outfit of a giraffe onesie and heart-shaped red sunglasses, is a wonderful repertoire of snappy disdain carefully cultivated to overlay boundless bewilderment.

evening standard
‘responsible other’

There’s fine work too from Alice Sykes as the teenage daughter, sinking into drug addiction and worse as the action progresses

the telegraph
‘a small family business’

The cast are extremely likeable and enjoyable to watch. Alice Sykes, makes Cynthia chronically childlike and compellingly volatile.

the stage
‘in lipstick’