The Glass House
As we enter the small theatre space, we see Bella (Harriet Cantella) sat centre stage on an upturned bucket. She is reading a book and appears very agitated. There is no furniture in the room except a fridge and a collection of buckets, there is the sound of dripping water – the reason for the buckets. This dripping continues throughout the performance building an intensity to the plot.
As The Glass House begins, Wendy (Kitty Evans) enters and holds a piercing gaze with Bella for what seems like an age. She is carrying yet more buckets! It’s not entirely obvious what the relationship is between the two, or why they are in this room together, but we know something is amiss. We learn of murder, manipulation and the desire for revenge.
As we enter the small theatre space, we see Bella (Harriet Cantella) sat centre stage on an upturned bucket. She is reading a book and appears very agitated. There is no furniture in the room except a fridge and a collection of buckets, there is the sound of dripping water – the reason for the buckets. This dripping continues throughout the performance building an intensity to the plot.
As The Glass House begins, Wendy (Kitty Evans) enters and holds a piercing gaze with Bella for what seems like an age. She is carrying yet more buckets! It’s not entirely obvious what the relationship is between the two, or why they are in this room together, but we know something is amiss. We learn of murder, manipulation and the desire for revenge.
The climax of the story turns out to be somewhat of an anti-climax. The punchline as to why Wendy is seeking revenge is almost comedic. She is an actor and the people she seeks revenge on were theatre critics.
At the end of the piece, I’m none the wiser as to the relationship, of Wendy and Bella. Although the plot and the themes explored are undoubtedly dark, the unfolding storyline is more confusing than revealing. Seventy-minutes is enough time with this story, as I’m left with more questions than answers. Why are these two together in the first place? Why is there no furniture other than buckets in the room? Why are there so many buckets?!
McCredie is early in his writing career, and this marks his acting debut, which is a convincing performance. There is definitely time to fine-tune the craft but, on this occasion, the Glass House cracked for me.
A Glass House was reviewen on 21st November 2024 at The Lion & Unicorn Theatre.Tickets and more info can be found here:https://www.thelionandunicorntheatre.com/whats-on
Review written by Ian Worsfold
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