Their insults are deliciously venomous and beatifically received. They switch from monologues to duologues with charm and deep depression. They have a tough crowd of very mixed sorts of people – I spend some time analysing the make-up of the crowd and overthinking what has drawn them to listen to a pair of beautiful Goths talk about their perspective on life. I come to no conclusion about this.
Porne and Todd are undeniably attractive and morose humans and their exploration and explanation of the difficulties and pleasure this lifestyle brings is engaging.
They riff off each other with the ease of long acquaintances and possible former lovers, and back each other up when the crowd is slow to respond. They are desultory and pointed all at the same time, never giving up the air of unconcern while shooting their barbs at each other and occasionally making a political point.
It is a sort of poetry of desolation, with deadpan delivery.
My conclusion: would watch again.
Apocalyptic Us
At 10 bar, Dunedin
From 11 Mar 2018 to 12 Mar 2018
[1 hour]
Reviewed by Hannah Molloy, originally published by Theatreview
