Party Trap

by Ross Sutherland

PARTY TRAP is a play written entirely in palindromic form. Each line in the first half of the play is mirrored in the second half, creating a mind-bending story about media and politics in a post-truth age. A journalist and a politician clash during a live TV interview. What begins as a normal television programme quickly unravels into a waking nightmare. A trap has been set: can either side escape it? Includes introductory essay by the author. "Sutherland's sheer skill means he's pulled off something unparalleled. It's a proper play, and a proper palindrome, with theme reflected in form reflected in theme." - TIME OUT

Genres: Plays

112 pages, Paperback

Published November 3, 2016

Reviews

[Lex · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s very clever; I wish I could have seen a live performance of it. I appreciated the writer’s introduction, and deconstruction of the palindromic structure at the end.

[Jordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The compositional premise is a little distracting at first, but it's interesting, and ties in well with the narrative and thematic elements of the play. And of course I love a time loop.