Heartbroken and full of despair Marissa (Tracy Ann Wood) lies on the sofa crying and drunk. Forgotten that she had called the Doctor earlier after taking “something”, the door knocks at 3am. To her surprise and anger she initially refusing to answer it.

Enters, Dr Victor Reed (Charlie Buckland) who remembers his patient from their two years “back in the day” at sixth form and explains how he has followed Marissa’s acting career over the years.

Victor’s situation is complicated and the details of what has taken place become apparent as the play develops and through his side of telephone conversations with his “girlfriend”. In all honesty in his current mindset, he shouldn’t be patient-facing in any medical role at this time.

Flattered by the “apparent” interest Marissa’s fixation on Victor shows alarming traits of stalker behaviour and at times uncomfortable to watch. If it was happening to someone you knew you’d advise them to report it to the police.

The seventy-five-minute production would benefit from editing down to around sixty minutes. The cast of two is strong and works very well together. However, the script is drawn out and at times. There are a couple of long “dramatic pauses” which doesn’t add anything to the play.

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Three Stars

Photography: Rebecca Rayne

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