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It is not the first time that I have felt in the dark while watching a Fringe theatre piece. But never like this one.

Ushered into the intimate attic space at the Pleasance the only set being a bed with two bodies under the bedclothes,

The house lights go down and we are ready to go. Noises and action begin on stage as this short piece written by Ben Schriffer start.

We hear the story from Tom, James Rose and his companion Daisy, played by Marina Niel, during their lovemaking and post coital conversation. Or do we?

Is it a dream? A Nightmare? Or is it for real?

There certainly is history between the two protagonists, and tragedy is revealed during these conversations .

It is never this reviewers policy to reveal too much of the plot and certainly none of the devices that are used so I think I’ll pause this review here.

Certainly a very different production, one that certainly has it’s merit., so if you fancy a different piece of afternoon theatre why not give it a try?

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His Ghostly Heart 

Company: -   The Girl Next Door Theatre Company

Venue: - Pleasance Attic  V33

Dates: -  5th   to   31st  August  2009  not 17th

Times: -  15-45  to  17-15

Fringe Programme Page: -  p200   (F26)