Tess: An accessible (re)view by Sipho Eric Ndlovu
Tess of Tess of the D’Ubervilles is a test of morals told through circus skill. It may not be until you see the talent let loose, but unlike a tight noose it is Dorset 19th century accented.?
From an original novel which warns of such men folk, when only lady’s of high society would read of such men. As written by Thomas Hardy.?
But Ockham’s Razor have delivered a modern circus adapted, performed and enacted: a balance like on plank wood, of sorrowful story, and an aged truth.?
The company, cast and creative crew are joyous but the story is haunting. The play is haunted not only by a commemorative performance to the voices fallen to injustices, still calling.?
Asking where was my god or guardian angel? Moments before I followed my body, which followed my neck, facing high towards the sky.?
Three songs listened to whilst writing this:?