Ghost From a Perfect Place , Arcola, London
Arcola, London: Written in 1994, the brittle themes and violent action of Philip Ridley's play shocked audiences and divided critical opinion while cementing 'in-yer-face'-style theatre with contemporary audiences. Twenty years later the graphic detail of its narrative may have less of an impact but it's the broad, poetic theatricality of the piece that emerges as its strongest element. Read the f…