Synopsis

In a dizzying kaleidoscope of voices, Crimp presents a chorus of unnamed speakers confessing, justifying, and rationalising their actions in a world teetering on the edge of chaos. From the mundane to the monstrous, these fragmented narratives weave together to form a tapestry of human experience, each voice struggling to assert its individuality while unwittingly revealing the universal threads that bind us all.

Through a relentless stream of monologues, Crimp masterfully explores themes of guilt, identity, and the human capacity for self-deception. The play’s structure, a rapid-fire series of numbered statements, creates a sense of urgency and claustrophobia, as if each speaker is desperately trying to be heard above the noise. As the confessions pile up, ranging from petty cruelties to profound ethical dilemmas, we’re forced to confront our own complicity in a world where everyone insists, “I’m not one of those people who…” Yet in their very denial, they reveal themselves to be exactly that. Crimp’s razor-sharp wit and unflinching examination of human nature leave us questioning the stories we tell ourselves and the thin line between chance and choice in shaping our lives.