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Written by Anoushka Cowan and Elijah Lifton
Directed by Guy Rapacioli and Jessie Millson
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| Anoushka Cowan and Elijah Lifton |
In a tightly written 45 minute piece playing as part of the Camden Fringe, 2.36 marks the debut of actor/writers Anoushka Cowan and Elijah Lifton.
2.36 is the average size of a family household in the UK, with Cowan and Lifton respectively playing Keira and Josh Carrington, two siblings midway through their undergraduate lives. Having been brought up in a family of immense wealth and privilege, this one-act drama follows the pair on a trip to Luxembourg as they seek to discover more about their history and heritage.
The ailing health of their grandfather triggers a series of revelations and as the story plays out, a number of carefully constructed themes and surprises emerge. There’s sibling rivalry (natch), but there are also some well crafted observations on loneliness within a loving family, and the complexities of an unconventional family structure.
Cowan and Lifton have created a compelling play that brings a mature context to some fascinating issues that belie their relatively youthful ages. Only on for three days at the Etcetera Theatre, it merits a much longer run.
Runs until 3rd August
