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See it if You like dark Irish comedies with unexpected twists. You like super witty writing.

Don't see it if you don't have a good sense of humor. Really have to get the dark humor to appreciate what fine writing this is.

See it if You want to see an original imaginative play that is a dark comedy thriller. You want to see good acting.

Don't see it if You are not into suspense, thrillers, psycological dramas, & dialogue that banters on ceaselessly. You like light comedy.

Also Derek Murphy has good imagination and creative writing in this very original story that seems absurd about a homeowner taking an odd stranger into his home after hitting him with his car. From the beginning, there seems to be awkward underlying tension between the two "strangers".

The clever one scene/set of the living room serves as the structure from which a piece of furniture becomes the focus of the plot and a portrait becomes the unseen 3rd party in this 2 actor play. Good lighting & sound design amplifies the intensity and paranormal atmosphere as needed.

The ceaseless banter of senseless dialogue between the two men especially from Jack in the beginning is a bit long & borders on boredom and should be edited. The fact that Jack is from Ireland ( as is the playwright) may have influenced the long winded "never lost for words" characterization. However, to be fair, the dialogues are spiked with funny lines. The edgy action portrays violence but is defused with slapstick! Good!... Read more Read less

See it if You like two character plays that are loaded with intensity and sexual/psychological intrigue.

Don't see it if You like easily accessible plays, or quickly paced plays as this one can be a bit slow and overwritten at times.