The title of this play might suggest a
quiet, peaceful representation of time spent in bed. It is quite the
reverse. It makes huge physical demands on the five young
performers, three female and two male. The play for the most part is
a blend of high energy action set against an atmospheric musical
background, composed and performed by Shane Durrant.
There is no plot or real character
development but rather a sequence of scenes depicting by physical
movement activities associated with the bed from dreaming to love
making. The transition from scene to scene is novel. It requires
split second timing and co-ordination from the performers as they
appear and disappear. Beds connect and split apart. There are a few
spoken scenes to heighten the humour or to intensify a painful
experience.
It is an innovative and engrossing piece of
theatre and credit is due to director Jemma McDonnell for realising
this project.
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