Outer space is a common theme for shows every year, and I mean, why wouldn’t it be? It’s got so many angles and possibilities, from comedy to drama, that you’d be shocked if nobody did it.

“Alone” stands out from the crowd, though.

Two astronauts are sent on a space mission to retrieve soil from another planet. They are attempting to save Earth from being overrun with too much carbon dioxide after years of mistreating it. They are cast into catastrophe when their ship gets pummelled by foreign objects. Control doesn’t seem to understand why the ship’s system isn’t responding afterwards, but they swear they are working on it. In the meantime, the duo engage in conversations that cover a vast range of topics from The Smiths, to sexism, to God.

The theatre fills with tension as we learn that the ship is no longer traceable on the control’s systems, meaning they are essentially floating through space with no way to be found. Not only that but the damage from the foreign objects has caused leaks in the ship, meaning they have little time left before the ultimate disaster.

“Alone” confronts us with the reality of potential death and how we cope with it when we know there is a ticking clock. What goes through our minds, do we get clarity, do we feel happy with what we achieved, or do we long for more?

Not only are we treated to a magnificent script, but the lighting and sound are beyond a doubt some of the best I’ve ever seen at Fringe. This is not simple red light, blue light, it tells a story of its own, and it feeds into the play, elevating it from good to great!

This is a standout show at the Fringe that I highly recommend you attend!

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