Cardboard Dad opened at Sherman last week and after going to one of the first performances, I can wholeheartedly recommend it – it’s a beautifully written, funny, quirky piece.

Based around the idea from America, where families can order ‘Flat Daddies’ when their loved ones are away on duty with the army (Google it – the pictures are weirdly fascinating!), Cardboard Dad is the story of Donna, who after receiving her ‘Cardboard Dad’, finds her life turned upside down.

As an audience member, you get totally swept up in Donna’s world of Jammie Dodgers and Tesco deliveries, and find yourself questioning the little bubble of the daily routines you can sometimes find yourself in. Donna’s whole life seems frozen in time when David is posted, simply waiting for his return.

The story has a real kind of ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ offbeat loveliness about it and I have to say, is one of my favourite plays Sherman Cymru have produced.

Do come and see it - on now until 31 October!
www.shermancymru.co.uk