Thom Pain (based on nothing) REVIEW

Thom Pain (based on nothing) By Will Eno Directed by Jon Halpain Presented by Queensland Theatre Company Bille Brown Studio, West End As the title states, Thom Pain is based on nothing. It’s an exploratory experience about an ordinary man’s life and his interpretations, that can be hard to simplify but easy to relate to. Despite not really knowing what he is on about or where he is coming from, Thom instantly builds a connection with his audience, even before the lights come up. For the first minute or so of the play the audience is treated to an unsettling experience of sitting in pitch black while Thom makes himself known. It’s an odd way to begin, but it grabs your attention... By Kellie Scott. To read the full review, please visit http://www.brisbanecritiques.com