This Scene in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Play Never Made it Into ‘Fleabag’

Fleabag, written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is a masterclass of theater.

Another classic released for streaming by The National Theatre, which is responsible for the best theatrical productions made accessible for all, Fleabag is arguably one of the best one-person shows ever made.

Insanely well-written, intimate, hilarious yet sometimes heart-wrenching, it’s no surprise that it also turned into one of the best television shows of all time.

The personal perspective and the way Fleabag will address the audience, including the monologuing, are word-for-word copied straight from the play, and watching both side-by-side really allows you to get inside her head.

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