45 Milligrams

ensemble theatre · enk · Ages 16+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by ALEXANDRA FIALLOS

June 17, 2019 certified reviewer
tagged as: mental health · Dark Comedy · combat

What I liked

The stage combat was fascinating, innovative, and never repetitive. The costumes were similar but each had their own highlighted colour. The commitment from all the actors was fantastic.

What I didn't like

There was a possibility for more of an interactive experience. Perhaps the audience is part of the delusion etc. But nothing I didn’t like! Only more fun I thought could happen if this production extends.

My overall impression

Quite literally felt like a physical representation of an anxiety attack unfolding in front of you. The intensity, the breathing, the pace. It was quite a genius production. Quick, jam-packed and an experience to remember. Plays of this nature can easily become very one note- but 45 milligrams was real, had excellent comedic moments and visceral. I wouldn’t miss this conversation starter.

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