Status Updates From Plays 1: 'Art' / Life x 3 /...

Conversations after a burial was pretty strong. More variation in characterisation here, maybe just because it's a bigger cast. They play off each other very well and the drama is subtle but engaging. The ending might work better in performance, it kind of free-wheels. Same with the humour - lots of irony that may come off better balanced on stage.

Art is as strong as ever, and The Unexpected Man was oddly sweet. People speak strangely but it flows nicely and works very well for the mood.

This is a very depressing read. I have seen Art on the stage 3 times so knew it would be a worthwhile collection. I have finished reading the first two but I will need to be in very positive mood to start the next one.