Killing Time Review
From the first haunting notes of the original Cello composition by Brigit Forsyth, Park Theatre’s latest play Killing Time draws the audience into Hester’s world. She has shut herself away from the rest of the world after being diagnosed with Terminal Cancer and you are witness to the many emotions she feels during the performance. Killing Time is a witty dark comedy written by Zoe Mills (who also plays Sarah – Hester’s social worker) and contains clever dialogue throughout the performance. The chemistry between the two leads is also phenomenal but this isn’t unusual given that in the real world they are mother and daughter. Killing Time explores death, the stages of grief and the question of how we will be remembered when we die and what will our legacy be? Viewers are also left questioning the ethics of Euthanasia.
My friend and I left the theatre with mixed feelings and thoughts about Killing Time. We were both impressed by actors and the dialogue throughout the play, however my friend thought the themes surrounding death were too cliché. Furthermore, while Zoe Mills’ performance as Sarah was a highlight, her portrayal of a social worker was not. Throughout the play I often found myself saying to myself ‘a social worker wouldn’t act that way… it’s entirely unprofessional’. Once the truth was revealed, the incompetence and inaccurate portrayal of a social worker made sense. The play in full though was charming and we both enjoyed listening the live Cello performances without.
Killing Time is playing at the Park Theatre until the 4th of March 2017. Tickets can be purchased from https://www.parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/killing-time
Reporter: Tegan LeBon
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Photo by Darren Bell
Performances:
Tue – Sat Evenings 19.45
Thu & Sat Matinees 15.15
Prices:
Standard £18
Concessions £16.50
Child (Under 16): £13
Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP
