Set in a Soho Club in the late 1950s, Mojo tells of a nightmare weekend following the abduction of Silver Johnny, a singing sensation, and the subsequent discovery of the two halves of the club owner's body.
It is a study of the ever-shifting relationships and loyalties of the five friends who barricade themselves inside the club, fearful of their own safety.
Written in the early 1990s it reflects the style of writing that was so popular then - shock value and the tedious use of expletives. The writing is so overblown that the build-up of tension, especially in the first act, is frequently interrupted. The story does contain some neat twists and is not without humour, albeit black comedy.
The production has a strong cast, all giving excellent performances. Tim Blissett mesmerises. His menacing authority is asserted by understated playing - a quiet oasis in the midst of hysteria.
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