EDINBURGH 2018: Review: TREMOR, Summerhall

After having no contact with him for four years, Sophie (Louise Collins) unexpectedly turns up at Tom's (Paul Rattray) door. He invites her in for an awkward cup of tea and they pace around his house, skirting around the topic of why she is here.

Their relationship broke down because of an accident. They both survived a bus crash that killed 32 other people and Sophie can't move on from what happened. Seeing that Tom now has a family, a nice home and a good job only highlights how much she is struggling since the crash.

Tremor is staged in the round which is perfect for building the tension as the two stalk around the stage during their uncomfortable discussion. Themes of blame and forgiveness are explored as Sophie takes the view that they were lucky to survive.

The resentment builds between the former couple and Tom snaps that justice was served to the driver who caused the crash. Details unfold as the play progresses and we learn that the couple were a lot more involved in what happened after the crash than we were first told. Tremor is well performed by the two actors onstage and makes for an intense piece of theatre and an uncomfortable watch.

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