Bang Bang Bang

Synopsis

A seasoned humanitarian worker and her idealistic young colleague get ready for a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo. For Mathilde it’s an induction into a life less ordinary. For Sadhbh it’s back to madness and chaos away from her lover and London - exactly as she likes it. But while Mathilde lets off steam with a photographer and a spliff, Sadhbh has her own encounter: tea with a smart, brutal young warlord she’s investigating. Or is it the other way round?

Our Review:

18 November 2011

The new season at The Octagon Theatre opens in fine style. Bang Bang Bang, a co-production with a range of theatres, boasts a talented international cast, complex characters and a demanding storyline.
 
Experienced humanitarian worker Sadhbh (Orla Fitzgerald) and her assistant Mathilde (Julie Dray) gather evidence of human rights abuses in the Congo. An invitation to interview a local warlord, who is one of the prime suspects, has tragic consequences.
 
The concept of a jaded veteran working with a well-meaning novice is getting past its sell-by date. Yet director Max Stafford- Clark avoids cliché and melodrama by constantly emphasising the human aspects of the humanitarian efforts. As well as the physical danger we see relationships under strain, mental heath crumbling and ideals tested. Stafford- Clark delivers a taut show and uses Andy Smith’s relentless backing music to drive the production exci...

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