The Timely Death of Victor Blott REVIEW

The Timely Death of Victor Blott Original concept & storyline by Elizabeth Millington & David Morton Written by Maxine Mellor Directed by David Morton Presented by Metro Arts & Dead Puppet Society Sue Benner Theatre, Edward St, Brisbane “Isn’t it better to die with magic than to live with none?” This distinctive production asks the kind of question you would only find in make-believe, but the extraordinary puppet-character of Victor Blott conveys a surprising sense of reality. Described as gothic fairytale for grown-ups, the story set in Victorian times surrounds a little boy born without a heartbeat, Victor Blott. When all around him thought he was dead on arrival, his mother clutched him to her chest and 10 years on he amazingly still lives. His world is a gloomy underground room where he spends most of his time in the company of his loving mother with a breaking heart... By Kellie Scott. To read the full review please visit http://www.brisbanecritiques.com