Dark, absurd, moody and physical, we follow three off-balance Polish soldiers and their prisoner. After a slow and surreal start all hell breaks loose, in a tightly confined sort of way.
Everything seams somehow dreamy, on the edge of reality. This aspect kicks off with some intriguing prop-work and bleeds in from the script. The soldiers are world-weary and much of the play is their blowing off steam at one another. They would all seem quite insane were they not dwarfed by their screaming, sobbing, guilt-ridden prisoner.
The tense atmosphere has been very well crafted and survives the high-energy performances, which could easily break the spell if the show was less polished and consistent. There are spooky and graceful hurdy-gurdy interludes, which clearly mean something but frankly went over this reviewer’s head somewhat. No matter, it’s a delicate and effective counterpoint regardless.
There isn’t a great deal of plot, but it isn’t needed. The intense dialogue is a vessel for commentary on power structures. You don’t have to think too hard to enjoy this piece, but it helps. The delivery is impassioned and the whole experience is memorable, and utterly mad.
4/5 
Bernie Greenwood
