Emily Weitzman’s Furniture Boys, playing at Underbelly, George Square, is a dark comic gem that transforms past boyfriends into household items. The show features a locked drawer that never opens, a rug everyone walks over, and a fridge described as 'so, so cold,' using furniture as metaphors for relationships.
Weitzman’s performance blends a wacky concept with heartfelt memoir, multimedia elements, and a closing plea for artistic pursuits. The production, directed by Kate Doyle, is described as beautifully controlled, alternating between ridiculous and revelatory moments.
The show explores intimate connections with objects, from a stained sofa bed representing a noncommittal relationship to hookups arranged via furniture apps. Weitzman’s off-kilter energy recalls comedians Kristen Schaal and Chelsea Peretti, with one-liners comparing men to chairs and a shimmering chanson routine with sofa puppets.
While the final minutes could use some trimming, Furniture Boys offers a fresh perspective on clutter and relationships, leaving audiences seeing their own possessions in a new light.
