2009

BRIEF

The Under Room

by Edward Bond

five.point.one

Bakehouse Theatre, 255 Angas Street, Adelaide

October 30. Until November 14.

Tickets:  $18 – $22. Bookings: www.bakehousetheatre.com

Or by phone on (08)8227 0505.

It is 2077, the UK is under military rule and an Immigrant breaks into Joan’s house. Sheltering him in her cellar (he calls it an “under room”) she promises to help him find a future – courtesy of  the Fagan-like Jack, a ruthless people smuggler. In Edward Bond’s masterly three-hander, good intentions turn to hatred, and betrayals to savage violence, as a safe haven becomes a prison for all. Tautly directed by Corey McMahon with strong performances by Brad Williams, Kate Roxby and Nathaniel Davison, brave new company, five.point.one,  has found a timely play and reminded us, that for unflinching theatre, Bond is still the name.

Murray Bramwell

The Australian , October 31, 2009.