The Infant
As the audience enters the auditorium they are faced by a man tied up and in a clown’s mask. This image is disturbing and it sets the tone of the overall show. The narrative focuses around a child’s drawing, but very quickly we find ourselves in a very surreal dystopian world, where as the audience we are not sure what is real and what is imagined.
There are echoes of Beckett and Pinter here. I was reminded of Ben and Gus from The Dumb Waiter. This is a production that clearly sets out to unnerve and challenge the audience. I felt disorientated and confused and I think that was the point. The play makes you question your own assumptions. This is a beautifully structured piece of work and extremely well acted.
– Julie Raby