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http://www.nightnews.net/fringe2007.htm#limbo
Title: Limbo - Real Circumstance with York Theatre Royal & Strawberry 
Vale Media/Escalator East to Edinburgh
5 gold bats
http://www.realcircumstance.com/limbo/

15 08 07 - As the show starts, Caroline Williamson as Claire strikes 
a lone figure by a lake, in this instance a striking water sculpture
on a stark Underbelly stage; perhaps it is Limbo? There are so many 
aspects to this one woman show that make it spellbinding, recounting 
them all here would be pedantic but you can read about the production
in full at their website. Certainly the main selling point is Caroline
Williamson's flawless portrayal of Catholic Northern Irish girl 
'Claire' and her flowering from vulnerable girl to more hopeful young
woman, by means of an affair with an older married man. This is in the
form of a monologue that literally had the audience on the edge of 
their seats, savouring each word of the story and completely captivated
by Ms Williamson's performance. Everything about this show, the 
performance, the narrative and staging is perfect in every way. As 
Claire’s story twists and turns, the audience is ever hopeful that 
things will go right in the end for her. Its a tribute in itself that 
Caroline Williamsons delivery creates such a powerful empathy for 
Claire. It's a love story and though you can see the final twist
coming, its no less powerful for that fact.

By John Vassallo