Make The Bed, Ariela S. Nazar-Rosen Review
Written by Beth for Theatre and Tonic.
Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in return for an honest review. All opinions are our own.
Created and performed by Ariela S. Nazar-Rosen, Make The Bed is a personal account of one woman's experience with anxiety, which speaks to a wider audience who are able to see some of either their own experiences or the experiences of a loved one portrayed with raw honesty.
We are invited to join Ariela and her anxiety on a day where it manifests as seeing bed bugs and as a result, body checking and invasive thoughts.
Based on her own life and with minimal speaking, this doesn't feel like a performance, but rather a viewing capsule, where nothing is exaggerated or played down, but rather we are witness to one woman's rock bottom, and the ultimate call for help that follows. The honesty within Make The Bed is refreshing, and audience members are left feeling seen and wanting to support their loved ones.
Direction by Cecilia Thoden van Velzen is perfect in every way; the use of movement, physicality and soundscapes is unlike anything I've seen before and perfectly portrays the anxiety fuelled downward spiral.
Make The Bed is a must see at the Fringe this summer.
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