REVIEW – STOP KISS

REVIEW – STOP KISS

Stop Kiss jumps back and forth in time – is this a worthy technique? Or is it just an unnecessary complication to telling a story?

Here, the technique certainly justifies itself right at the end where there’s a very poignant juxtaposition of the present broken young woman with her faithful partner, contrasting with the earlier friends in the euphoria of their burgeoning relationship.

The whole cast does well but most impressive are the sustained and totally convincing performances of the two leads: Olivia Stambouliah (Callie) and Gabrielle Scawthorn (Sara).

The drum-kit that punctuates the scenes could perhaps use more cymbals, less skins?

American accents are used and thankfully we do theirs better than they do ours.

Ultimately Stop Kiss leaves the audience wondering how there can be hate crime toward anyone; least of all because of their sexuality. (Mmu)

Until March 22, ATYP, Studio 1, The Wharf, Walsh Bay, $30, (02) 9270 2400, atyp.com.au

BY MICHAEL MUIR

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