 A tense
drama played against a plain black backdrop. Two females appear. They
are both in black, having a similar appearance and linked together by
elastic cord. They don’t who or where they are, or indeed why they are
there trapped in this enclosed space with no external contact. They
have no previous memory. This scenario provides an intriguing opening.
There is
discord between the two personalities as each criticises the others
looks. As the play develops the criticism becomes harsher. Interrupting
the dialogue periodically, there is a frighteningly loud dark wind like
noise. As the play moves to a conclusion, this powerful external noise
draws more energy out of their bodies sucking the life out of their
systems. This has the effect of drawing the two closer together. The
final scene is moving and the explanation of their origins may become
apparent right at the last moment of the play.
Actresses
Laura Taylor and Hayley Shillito give strong and dramatic performances.
The play is a new work written and directed by Philip Stokes. It is
mysterious and gripping.
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