Post by David J on Oct 11, 2018 20:59:59 GMT
To those who are in need of an outstanding piece of new writing this year, I think Frantic Assembly has just one for you
This play is about the effects of conflict has on lives. It follows a WW1 soldier returning home but struggling with PTSD, an Iraqi soldier returning home to face trial for alleged war crimes committed on a civilian, and a refugee in a futuristic war torn Britain trying to find his brother
This does follow some familiar story lines about the tragedy of war but Anna Jordan’s writing is beautiful to listen to, threading the storylines seamlessly to create an emotional narrative. There’s a reveal with the Iraq soldier that left the audience (full of school parties tonight) gasping with shock. It’s quite an affecting experience watching these characters trying to cope
Together with the writing there’s Frantic Assembly’s choreography to savour. Not a full on physical theatre production like Othello, but the four actor ensemble have to be commended for their work
Well recommended
This play is about the effects of conflict has on lives. It follows a WW1 soldier returning home but struggling with PTSD, an Iraqi soldier returning home to face trial for alleged war crimes committed on a civilian, and a refugee in a futuristic war torn Britain trying to find his brother
This does follow some familiar story lines about the tragedy of war but Anna Jordan’s writing is beautiful to listen to, threading the storylines seamlessly to create an emotional narrative. There’s a reveal with the Iraq soldier that left the audience (full of school parties tonight) gasping with shock. It’s quite an affecting experience watching these characters trying to cope
Together with the writing there’s Frantic Assembly’s choreography to savour. Not a full on physical theatre production like Othello, but the four actor ensemble have to be commended for their work
Well recommended