Care review

TL;DR

The play explores the lives of elderly residents in a care home, focusing on themes of loneliness, dementia, and loss of autonomy.
It is described as both a portrait of old age and an indictment of a system that leads to isolation.
Key characters include Joan, her daughter Lynn, and other residents like Agnes, Paula, John, and Simone.
The performance features 'darkly sublime' performances, with initial touches of accidental humor that give way to a more serious tone.
Moments of human connection, like a hug between Joan and John, are highlighted as vital in the emotionally desolate environment.
The play implicitly criticizes the lack of resources and the slow passage of time in care homes.
Set design emphasizes the institutional and inescapable nature of the space, with the care provided by strangers offering a form of sustenance.
The play concludes by suggesting the need for alternative ways of caring for the elderly, even amidst the heroism of carers.

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