Comedy has once again been called upon to tackle the sexism of the Christian church in Kate Owens' Cooking With Kathryn. The show's protagonist, a woman from America's Bible belt, struggles to keep up appearances as she hosts her late mother's community cooking show for the first time. Owens brings this familiar narrative to life with her teasing and charismatic presence, playing a type that audiences will instantly recognize – a woman on the edge, barely concealing panic behind a mask of too much makeup and a flashing smile.
As Kathryn navigates her way through cookery workshops that descend into slapstick disaster, Owens skillfully exploits the tension between traditional expectations and her own desires. The "biblical brew" handed down by generations of Kathryns becomes a catalyst for chaos, with Owens delivering some fine drunken acting in a performance that is both broad and physically comedic.
However, the show's climax falls short, with Kathryn singing a so-so song about her deviations from Christian chastity followed by an overly neat absolution from her mother. Despite this, Owens' deft clownish touch ensures that every sequence remains pregnant with possibility, keeping the audience engaged until the very end.
The "deflowering ceremony" involving Kathryn, two plucky punters, and an ominous bedsheet is a particularly standout moment, as Owens masterfully maintains control of the audience's emotions. However, even her skilled hands can't quite steady the ship when it comes to cookery efforts, leaving one wondering what exactly is being cooked.
Ultimately, Cooking With Kathryn is a deliciously dark comedy that skillfully tackles themes of sexism and repression within the Christian church. Owens' charismatic performance ensures that this show will keep you laughing and on the edge of your seat until the very end.
As Kathryn navigates her way through cookery workshops that descend into slapstick disaster, Owens skillfully exploits the tension between traditional expectations and her own desires. The "biblical brew" handed down by generations of Kathryns becomes a catalyst for chaos, with Owens delivering some fine drunken acting in a performance that is both broad and physically comedic.
However, the show's climax falls short, with Kathryn singing a so-so song about her deviations from Christian chastity followed by an overly neat absolution from her mother. Despite this, Owens' deft clownish touch ensures that every sequence remains pregnant with possibility, keeping the audience engaged until the very end.
The "deflowering ceremony" involving Kathryn, two plucky punters, and an ominous bedsheet is a particularly standout moment, as Owens masterfully maintains control of the audience's emotions. However, even her skilled hands can't quite steady the ship when it comes to cookery efforts, leaving one wondering what exactly is being cooked.
Ultimately, Cooking With Kathryn is a deliciously dark comedy that skillfully tackles themes of sexism and repression within the Christian church. Owens' charismatic performance ensures that this show will keep you laughing and on the edge of your seat until the very end.
. Kate Owens is hilarious as Kathryn, I love how she's just so over the top with her character but still makes you feel for her at the same time 
. The bit with the "biblical brew" was pure gold, had me giggling out loud 
. But yeah, the show could've benefited from a bit more cohesion in terms of the plot, especially with that weird cookery segment at the end... like what's even being cooked here? 
still, it's a solid dark comedy and Owens' energy is infectious 
The way Kate Owens plays Kathryn is literally perfection! She's got this whole 'on the edge' vibe going on and it's so relatable especially for people who've ever felt like they're not living up to societal expectations 
I also love how she pokes fun at cookery and the whole Christian thing - it's just so cleverly done 
. My only gripe is that some scenes felt a bit rushed, but overall it's such a funny and engaging show! 
. Don't get me wrong, Kate Owens is hilarious, but can we talk about how problematic it is to use a "deflowering ceremony" as a plot point? Is that really meant to be ironic or subversive? 
the way Kate Owens plays Kathryn is just perfection, she's like a breath of fresh air amidst all those expectations and rules 
. but you know what's even better? how Owens still manages to make it work despite the cookery bits being kinda meh lol idk, maybe I'm just a sucker for dark comedies, but I'm definitely down for more of this kind of thing 
I loved how Kate Owens brought her character to life! She's so hilarious 
. The show's climax did feel a bit rushed though 
, but overall I thought it was SO funny 
. Can't wait to see what Kate Owens does next! 
That was straight fire 
. It's all about findin' that balance between laugh-out-loud funny and thought-provokin', and I think they nailed it 
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just kidding, who needs good food when you've got this level of comedy? 
. She's got this amazing energy that makes you laugh out loud at all these slapstick disasters 
and I love how Owens plays with the tension between tradition and individuality. The comedy is spot on, from the slapstick disasters to Kathryn's drunken acting, it's all so well done. My only gripe is that the cookery bits were a bit of a letdown, but overall, this show is a winner 
. The show's not perfect, but it's definitely entertaining and makes you think about the church's expectations on women in a new way. 
But seriously, what really gets me is how Owens tackles the sexism head-on without shying away from the absurdity of it all 
Can't wait to see what she does next! 
The "deflowering ceremony" scene had me dying lol! Owens must be a comedic genius 