The stage set up is compact with an industrial aesthetic. The play opens in the switchboard office as Holden takes calls for the helpline. It’s not long until we are travelling with Jack from location to location using a series of doors and a revolve to depict venues around London. Direction by Bronagh Logan is simple, clear and effective in directing the audience to the next scene or character’s story. Holden makes use of every inch of the vast stage. Props are sparse and rightly so as the story is the main focal point. The script is extremely descriptive almost as if we are being read the book and every emotion is throughly described and emoted through dialogue and movement. As the piece progresses it’s clear that nothing else is needed as Holden’s acting goes above and beyond in the telling of the story.

The lighting design by Prema Mehta is breathtaking. Intimate moments allow Holden to draw the audience in to the enthralling story whilst sharp powerful bursts of colourful neon lights impact the stage and enhances the believability of the story. The dramatic contrasting in lighting compliments the story and staging superbly adding yet another layer to the play.