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Aesop’s ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’ becomes a little too real when Tracey and Ben meet at a liars anonymous meeting and begin a relationship outside the circle. Lines blur, certainties lose their meaning, and realities seem to bend. Which one of them is telling the truth? Or are they both in too deep? They play games with fantasy and deceit until neither one of them is sure of the answers.
This two hander, written and performed by Rachel De Fontes and Peter Jeffries, is a playful dark comedy that is a deep dive into the human psyche.
A web of lies
The writing is particularly clever, with sharp dialogue and twists that keep you on your toes. Just when you think you have worked out what is happening, something shifts, leaving you questioning who to believe and what is real. However, the pace can occasionally feel a little too fast. At points, the shifting realities becomes a tad confusing, sometimes making it difficult to keep track of exactly what is going on.
A whirlwind romance
At the heart of the play is the whirlwind romance between Tracey and Ben. De Fontes and Jeffries have great chemistry, making their relationship compelling to watch even as it becomes increasingly difficult to separate genuine feelings from manipulation. When lying is second nature, how can you ever be certain that someone is telling you the truth?
Final thoughts
Ultimately, this is a sharp and intriguing dark comedy that explores the complicated relationship between honesty, trust and human connection. Despite the occasional muddle, it is an engaging game of deceit that leaves you wondering how well we can ever truly know another person, and whether the truth matters when everyone has something to hide.
Written by Helena Featherstone
Get your tickets here: https://shows.playhouseeast.com/lie-club
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