"The Beauty Queen of Leenane"

The second play I saw in HaBima is named "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" by Martin McDonagh. There are four different venues in the theater and this play is on the third floor of the immense building. When working during the "The Beauty Queen of Leenane"I notice that a different public is entering the theater than the public I met in "I Gave Her My Life". I don't know why, but people look more serious and they are sort of annoyed because there is no where to sit in the foyer. Of course I understand them, but I can't really do anything but nod my head and smile at them. 

The play is a melodramatic black comedy about the life of a woman, Maureen, and her mother living in an Irish village, Leenane. Maureen is 40 years old, unmarried, and takes care of her selfish mother. Her mother always nags about Maureen's life and she commands her to do everything in the household. When the displeased Maureen finally meets a man who wants to be with her, her mother tries to manipulate their relationship so Maureen won't leave the house. The story is very interesting and the actors are exceptionally convincing. The mercy Maureen shows towards her mother is something that, I believe, many people can personally relate to. 

In short, the play has a good story and it gives you factors to think about in your life.