theatre review

The Art Of Catastrophe

Still Point

A performance so open and honest that it leaves a lump in the throat when the character's story comes to its touching ending. Helen, played by Sarah Blackman, who devised the piece with Emma Roberts, tells the story of her life through the moments that she remembers most vividly. Her dull office job and marriage breakdown all come back to haunt her, as she becomes her cold former self, a friendly colleague and most fun of all her husbands bubbly young mistress, discussing the merits of his cock. Blackman mixes touching conversations with humorous reminiscences and liberating dances all the more impressive for being performed in heels. A beautiful all-round piece of theatre by a genuine, skilled performer, deviser and writer.

The Nightingale Theatre, 6 - 8 May, 7:30pm (8:40pm), £8.50 (£6.50), fpp 44

tw rating: 5/5

published: Aug-2008

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