Brainsluts follows four participants as they try to break the awkwardness at their clinical trial. Each character is there for their own reasons, as they must attempt to get through the next five Sundays of observations.
Four strangers are sitting in a room, awaiting side effects with no WIFI, what is the worst that could happen? Brainsluts explores what could be some people’s worst nightmares, but by the endturns out to be a lot of fun.
Each character has their own distinctive personality, you have the activist, the nepo baby, the free spirit and the empty-headed but sweet guy. Most are there for one motivation, money. We also have a doctor, who pops in occasionally to update us on the participants, she is excellent and a nice addition to the show.
The play itself is very funny, and easy to enjoy. The writing is superb and witty, as each character is well formed, even down to the doctor. The acting is impressive, as the actors commit and suit their characters well, although at times it did remind me of a less polished student play.
Whilst discussing each other’s jobs, our free spirit admits that she rents her flat out twice a week. This creates the very silly scenario where they explain they simply walk around for two days during this time.
Brainsluts is a very accurate portrayal of young people and avoids the usual cringe aspects that some writers succumb to.
Brainsluts, 14:45, 10 Dome at Pleasance Dome, until 25th August
