 Clinically
Famous is based in part on personal experiences in the Priory Clinic,
Caroline Gold has in the past written and performed her own stand-up,
moving on to radio and TV intros and sketches. The show is a glimpse
into addictions, soap operas, television culture, alcohol, drugs and
depression.
The
set consists of a treatment couch two tables and some bare essentials,
our actress enters giving us some details of her background and reasons
for entering the Priorry clinic. She discusses the going ons both inside
the clinic and in her life leading uo to her alcoholism and depression.
She addresses us directly and although asks questions carries on not
wanting or expecting an answer. The final few moments of the show
explain why she has been giving us so much information and also why she
is doing it in this way.
Natalie
Haverstock as the actress Natalie has appeared in Fringe productions
before. She has been in several films and on television as well as
appearing regularly with an improv troup. This particular piece was
written with her specific talents in mind and I believe this is shown in
the excellent performance. We are swept away on her lifes journey seeing
little comical episodes where things might have easily seemed
depressing.
A
beautifully written and performed show which takes us on a journey into
the dangers behind TV Soap addiction.
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