Soho Theatre
Review 4 November 2026
Official Synopsis: Burning red flags, messy situationships and a closet full of exes … how is a liberated Black woman supposed to find The One in the midst of a cost-of-loving crisis? The outrageously funny Temi Wilkey is back with a brand-new show: part stand-up, part theatre, part cabaret, all set to the backdrop of 90s R&B and neo-soul.
My review: Temi Wilkey is an outstanding performer, commanding the stage throughout Lover Girl with comedy, excellent singing and some outrageous acting. There’s a lot of love for her in the room, but it’s a different kind of love she’s after: a partner. Her search provides the starting point for frank declarations about sex, bisexuality and the frustrations of dating.
The staging gives her different voices distinct spaces: at the microphone, Temi delivers straightforward stand-up; on the chaise longue, her personified pussy takes over. Her wounded heart also gets its say, revealing the vulnerability beneath the sexual confidence.
She commands these shifts, although I found the direct comedy of the first half more satisfying than the increasingly symbolic journey towards the end. For me, the laughter grows thinner as the show becomes more reflective. That change of tone isn’t a problem in itself, but the emotional payoff doesn’t quite match the strength of the earlier comedy. Temi’s stage presence, however, never falters.
An entertaining hour that hits the spot more often in its comedy than its emotional revelations.
| Show | Lover Girl |
| Dates | until 21 Nov 2026 |
| Venue & Booking | Soho Theatre |
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Disclosure: I was given a press ticket for this
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