Interrupting A Crisis | The Blue Room Theatre | Until June 3 | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The true story of a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown who found a way to deal.
Directed by Finn O’Branagáin, Interrupting a Crisis is an in-depth look into a young woman’s journey with anxiety. What started off as a seemingly minimalist piece with simple projections and minor chords evolved into a vehicle of exploration through the human psyche and all the ways that a person can convince themselves that nothing is wrong.
While suffering so drastically along the way, Georgina Cramond writes and performs in this incredible piece on self-harm, acceptance, and healing, and takes the viewer by the hand, leading us through every victory and defeat.
Each element of the show was brought in beautifully; an encapsulating soundscape by George Ashforth paired with the charming lighting designed by Rhiannon Petersen brought the audience into the room where Georgina breaks down in tears, and to the keyboard where she sings her heart out, reaching out to the audience caught in their own vulnerability.
Interrupting a Crisis brings together the brutal honesty of self-doubt and confusion with the genius of deflective self-deprecating humour. Georgina’s music was a beautiful combination of original pieces from her artistic reverie, as much as in the highs of her creative drive, which added to the rich tapestry of the show.
Excellent work done by show designer Clare Testoni and stage manager Rachel Woodward, whose work successfully brought the different elements together into a delightfully cohesive piece. Great work by producer Georgia King and publicist Scott McArdle whose efforts brought the show to our attention.
Even for those who may not struggle with anxiety, the show highlights all those fearful moments where we find ourselves too afraid to speak up or reach out. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something different and truly unique; not theatre for those looking to forget life’s troubles, but for those looking to overcome them.
Interrupting A Crisis is on at the Blue Room Theatre from May 16 to June 3rd. Tickets and more information available from blueroom.org.au
James Hynson
