Originally a play by the German playwright Kroetz, Thrust made a site specific piece set in a small, sparsely furnished flat with one actress, Rachel Wood.
Four people were present, two of which were the director and sound man, which made for the sensation of being observed while observing.
Site specific is by nature an intense experience with much emphasis on small details and items helping to paint the picture - particularly here when there was no narrative, just the dull humdrum of life.
Wood didn't even talk to herself. When mundane things are the focus there is the risk that dull is the effect, but this might well have been the intent.
A computer played the soundtrack (hence the title), perhaps Wood's mobile, which also didn't exist when the play was written, could have been used more.
The resilience to a bleak life, far removed from the safety and love of caring parents, was well conveyed, though Wood's performance was did lack veracity at times.
She lay in bed reading Marian Keyes whose stories usually revolve around a strong female character who overcomes numerous obstacles to achieve lasting happiness.
This common theme might have been better examined with Kroetz's play as an inspiration rather than the source.
Two stars
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