The new show by the infamous theatre company Shunt is inspired by Émile Zola's novel L'Argent. Shunt dispense most of the text and reshape the narrative. A great spectacle, but what is theatre? A collaboration. Shunt don't like to work with writers, and have no written progress of their work. It's obvious from this production; the story was so fragmented and disjointed that it was incoherent. Elaborate set building and lighting will only get you so far. Powerful truths come from words, and if the actors don't know what they're saying, it's hard for the audience to care. Poor storytelling, but great showmanship.
Money by Shunt in sensory overload:
42-44 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3UD
Third Season, 6th April - 26th June 2010
Tickets £20
Tuesdays - Saturdays : 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm)
Also late night shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9.45pm (doors open 9pm)
Performance lasts about 90 minutes.
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