Rather more brief than its advertised hour-long timeslot, Little Agitations' production of 'Crave' (by Sarah Kane) thankfully replaces quantity with quality.
The play presents a seemingly jumbled and scatty analysis of lust and self-loathing; essentially how our emotions resonate between and within one another. Where the play meanders, the company succeed in teasing the best out of it, with an unforced, straightforward approach well suited to its intimate venue.
At times, the production is possibly a little self-indulgent, but pulls through with compelling performances, inventive use of lighting and a beautiful simplicity. Characters are drawn quickly and concisely, by a cast whose talents belie their years. Special mention must be made of Edward Rice's powerhouse performance, simultaneously evoking both sympathy and disgust, especially in his startlingly poignant monologue halfway through.
This is a stunning production that anyone with even a passing interest in modern theatre must see. I, for one, cannot wait to see what the company creates next.
