Theatre review: When love almost arrives
Summary
'Almost Maya' is a student theatre production exploring different forms of love through interconnected short stories, showing promise despite uneven execution.
Key Points
- 'Almost Maya' uses a recurring bench symbol to explore various shades and timings of love across multiple short stories.
- The production sometimes relies heavily on metaphor rather than emotional development, affecting character depth.
- The strongest segments depict relatable human emotions and relationships with notable performances and chemistry.
- The play includes LGBTQIA+ representation but its treatment remains tentative, suggesting room for bolder execution.
