This new piece of writing hooks you in to the addictive dark side of social media use. Where the line between what’s virtual and real, can disappear within the space of 174 characters of a simple Tweet.
Written by Tony Voller, Addict is structured and based around the five stages of addiction which demonstrates the psychological impact and behavioral changes as addiction takes hold. In this case, triggering a freefalling snowball effect of when reality is blurred upon the creation of an online alter ego.
Likeable Paramedic John unexpectedly becomes a Twitter sensation after a tweet challenging a misogynistic comment made against a female MP goes viral, turning John into an overnight hero.
Amongst all the likes and comments is the expected attacks from trolls who make toxic and highly offensive misogynistic comments about John’s girlfriend. John creates an alter ego to expose his abusers accumulating in an uncontrollable, devastating crescendo.
Performed by Craig Barclay as John, whose engaging style of storytelling is conversational. Enriched with gestures and natural pauses, providing space to allow the brilliant writing to breathe.
Barclay holds the audience in the palm of his hand as he describes how his world starts to fall apart around him as the grip of the online world squeezes him tighter and tighter.
Motovoho Productions deliver an exceptional piece of storytelling which will have you at the edge of your seat.
On every day at 1.05pm until the 17th August 2024.
Reviewer: Gill Lewis
Reviewed: 14th August 2024
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