Fefu and her friends

• Directed by P. Robinson • Written by M I Fornes • MMU, Manchester • Pictures by Paul Baird

The first half of the play takes place in five different locations inside a manor house: there is a central space, surrounded by benches, and the remaining four spaces are outside the seating area. The action starts in the inner area, and proceeds around the outer spaces, and the audience can turn, sitting on the other side of the benches when necessary. The action finally returns to the central space, which was also the only location for the second half of the play. By asking the audience to move, they are required to take an active part in the drama, and also acknowledge the voyeuristic nature of theatre.