As a theatre critic, one of the things I always
look for is how comfortable the actors appear on stage in their character
as well as in their interactions with the other actors. Furthermore, the set
and costumes are always indicative of how much effort and thought has gone
into a show. However, with Melbourne Fringe show His Ghostly Heart, this is all going out the window as the show is
performed entirely in the dark. Pitch black darkness.
"Performing in the dark is
challenging, but it simply heightens the focus you need to have to connect with
your other actor through touch, smell and hearing. It is actually quite
liberating," says performer Riley Nottingham. "This is definitely a
show that requires the audience to engage and it will challenge them. There are
a lot of issues explored in the play and some audience members will want to see
it a second time."