APPARENTLY this new play is by "the only student-run theatre company in England" – something I doubt (send them a postcard if you're a member of any other). It's an imaginative and physical piece that revolves around the death of teenager Jack (playe
d by creative director Simon Thompson), as seen through the perspectives of the people who knew him.
While the story isn't especially original, the way it's told is different and fun, consisting of some great movement pieces devised by the cast. Particularly effective is a scene between Jack's sister Lizzie (Christey Nethercott) and mother Catherine (Natalie Bull), comprising of two interconnecting monologues that effectively demonstrate the characters' opposing attitudes, yet undeniable similarities.
The more traditional monologues are less successful. Jack's best friend, Max (Douggie McMeekin), is a 'typical bloke' character, but feels unsympathetic. This is a show that could do with more development, both in terms of the story and in pushing its style further, but the company have a distinctive vision that leads to some compelling insights.
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