Quadrille
Moving Parts Theatre Group
‘Quadrille’ asks some difficult questions, but instead of treating topics such as religion, homosexuality, drugs and rape with intelligence and decorum, the play charges through them at lightning speed. Four people trapped in a surreal city space trying to piece together the night before is an original and exciting premise, but as traumatic events are unravelled, the actors struggle to cope with dramatic demands. Each character has a moment in which it is suggested they will finally develop into real people, but we are disappointed. The innovative set creates facets of the city economically and the cinematic descriptions of Edinburgh and these inhabitants are at times beautiful, but the play takes on too much, and cannot execute its exciting promise.
Diverse Attractions, 9 - 14 Aug, 7.00pm (8.00pm), £7.00 - £10.00, fpp281
tw rating 2/5
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