Three Shorts
Alphabetti Theatre
Three writers. Three directors. Three short plays.
A triple bill of short plays by writers Elijah Young, Sam Neale and Allison Davies, presented as part of the Just Write artist development scheme. Directed by Karen Traynor, Natasha Haws and Stan Hodgson these selected scripts have journeyed from rough drafts to fully formed pieces, and are now brought to life by a talented cast and creative team.
Containing sensitive issues and themes these plays kicked off with a simple two hander a bitter sweet relationship between a straight couple spanning over twenty years, we see the ups the downs and the various complexities of their somewhat abusive relationship, starting at the end and working backwards via flashbacks. Set in a bedroom throughout the dressing feels realistic without being too cluttered. The acting is strong and we'll emoted throughout.
The second play was set after a shift in a local strip club with bouncer Sharon and stripper Amy. The two drunk co workers are seeking a taxi home after a rather boozy post shift session. Sharon is older and has problems at home, Amy is struggling at work and believes in conspiracy theories, maybe as a coping mechanism. The chemistry between the two is good and there are many funny moments where I actually laughed out loud , yes the combination of drama and comedy is a fine fit and the dialogue seems realistic and not something dis similar to things I've witnessed on nights out , yet interesting all the same. My favourite of the night.
The final play is an emotive story between a father and daughter and her struggles at work in a job she clearly doesn't really want. Three characters with two actors Tess (Miss Barnes) her father and a concerned police officer. Showing very much the struggles of juggling being a carer and a worker and what happens when it all gets too much and things go wrong. Dementia / alzheimer's is highlighted quite well and there's a bit of misdirection here and there, but it's a solid enough piece. All in all an interesting set of short plays.
On till Saturday the 7th September.
Pay what you feel.
Frank Cromartie Murphy
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