"This Is How We Die", Chapter 23.6.15 - National Theatre Wales Community2024-03-28T11:15:30Zhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/forum/topics/this-is-how-we-die-chapter-23-6-15?groupUrl=critical-chinwag&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIndeed, I agree with the "Mes…tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2015-06-27:3152760:Comment:2299392015-06-27T10:36:18.312ZBen Tinniswoodhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/BenTinniswood
<p>Indeed, I agree with the "Mesmerizing" & "Captivating" aspects Rob.</p>
<p>I often assess an experience on how I feel about it the next day. If it's still living in me then, It's clearly moved me.</p>
<p></p>
<p>It's now 4 days and counting & "This is How we die" is still happening to me. I might not remember most of the stories Christopher Brett Bailey expertly imparted to us, just a flicker of a swastika shaped man & a fight with a Preacher on a gas station forecourt. In fact…</p>
<p>Indeed, I agree with the "Mesmerizing" & "Captivating" aspects Rob.</p>
<p>I often assess an experience on how I feel about it the next day. If it's still living in me then, It's clearly moved me.</p>
<p></p>
<p>It's now 4 days and counting & "This is How we die" is still happening to me. I might not remember most of the stories Christopher Brett Bailey expertly imparted to us, just a flicker of a swastika shaped man & a fight with a Preacher on a gas station forecourt. In fact much of what was spoken was delivered at such a frenetic pace that it was only possible to pick out keywords. But, I believe this was intentional. Bailey drew us in to this fantastic surreal world of his making & dragged us behind him in his wake, kicking & flailing. I was at times engrossed in the madness, at others, bored senseless by the gibberish & finally excited & terrified by the sonic onslaught. To leave the auditorium shaking and terrified is not something I'd normally ask from a performance, but in this case it worked, brilliantly. The residue of that evening is still with me now. It may sound a little masochistic to say, but, I loved it for the sheer visceral experience. Exciting, challenging, provocational & inspiring, this is what all Art should be. </p>