by Will Lord
Hampstead Theatre, Downstairs, London, 2025
directed by Anna Ledwich
designed by Janet Bird
composer and sound by Max Pappenheim
photographs by Rich Lakos
“…lighting (James Whiteside) that buzzed like synapses misfiring in the brain…”
London Unattached, Madeline Morrow, 26 September 2025“The lighting design (James Whiteside) enhances the tension of the play beautifully, flickering and shifting to mirror Richie’s headspace and quickening in pace as his mental state destabilises.”
All That Dazles, Sophie Wilby, 27 September 2025“…inventive lighting design by James Whiteside…”
The Arts Desk, Helen Hawkins, 27 September 2025“…James Whiteside’s punchy lighting design…”
Broadway World, Clementine Scott, 26 September 2025“The effective lighting design by James Whiteside also brought the concept to life, with forty or so hanging lightbulbs from the ceiling flickering along with Richie’s narrative…”
Theatre Tonic, Becky K, 27 September 2025