This play by Rebekah Harrison explores the dynamics of
friendships and relationships, as Sarah (Olivia Sweeney) embarks on a new but
flawed relationship with Danny (Kurt Nikko), and the impact of that on her
friendship with flatmate Rose (Amy Drake).
It's told in a non-linear form, quickly transitioning
between various scenes, and keeping the audience guessing as to exactly what
has transpired until quite late in proceedings. Sweeney as the central
character does a great job of switching between the various snapshots of time
in what must have been a challenging and somewhat
exhausting role. Drake gives us some fine and lively comic moments, well
balanced with the more serious aspects. And the script gives us pause to think
about whether it is worth suffering to experience joy, or to experience
neither.
The play tries to pack in a lot to the hour, not always
successfully. There is mention of Sarah's previous relationship, but this is
not explored and it feels like it doesn't really add much. I really enjoyed the
depiction of the relationship between the two flatmates, but found Sarah's
relationship with Danny less convincing. And the switching between moments of
time, backwards and forwards constantly, feels a little overplayed and
exhausting and limits the ability to explore the characters more and maybe
understand their motivations.
Some interesting themes, and in no way a bad play, but
not my highlight of 24:7 so far.
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