Next Stop: Reality
Harriet braves her first trip on the London Underground as she travels to an interview for her dream job. This one-woman play about life, decisions, and the perils of public transport, will hopefully return to its Fringe World season post Perth lockdown.
Written, directed and expertly performed by Madelaine Page, this is a dynamic, pacy play with a loveable heroine, who makes us part of her perilous journey on the tube. Cleverly written and nicely traversing time, space and reality, we get to know the delightful Harriet and become very invested in her success.
The train carriage is simply but effectively staged and given effective lighting by light and sound technician Emily Brown. The journey is beautifully brought to life with station and train announcements voiced by Jordan Gallagher - used to great effect (and part of great sound design by John Congear. Another effective voice performance is provided by Lis Hoffman.
Funny, touching and well worth watching, Next Stop: Reality is an easy-to-watch, enjoyable little show that lights up its tiny stage. Well worth trying to catch this one if theatre resumes, as hoped, after lockdown.
Kimberley Shaw
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