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Spare, economical yet choreographed with the precision of a metronome, Blackeyed Theatre's production of Steven Berkoff's play engages and fascinates. Ella Vale directs a close-knit ensemble with intelligence and clarity. Actors create and detach themselves from their many characters, while maintaining the focus, energy and rhythm of the piece. The geometric frames of Victoria Spearing's minimalist colour-coordinated set are seamlessly re-arranged through varied locations whether waiting room, bank or court of enquiries as accused man Joseph K endeavours to make sense of his arrest. In a masterclass of ensemble work, five actors create a multitude of credible sound effects, while beautifully executed mime signposts events as a bizarre and surreal story careers onwards. Working tightly together, actors rise to the challenge of this hugely physical piece with admirable energy, finding situations of high comedy juxtaposed against bleaker and blacker moments...
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