A young woman, Sam, distressed by the sounds of an argument just beyond her door, pushes her headphones into her ears and tries to disappear into the music. She is surprised to find another woman beside her – Mas – who claims to know her, to be her best friend, and Sam must decide whether to trust this apparent stranger in her room.

Between the Fractures draws from the writer and director Jaye Syson’s experiences with depersonalisation disorder, where a person can feel detached from themselves, become an observer of their own thoughts – or even lose control over their thoughts and actions.

This production is supported by the SA Mental Health Commissioner’s Performers Grants, and it is a challenging yet relatable exploration of how we try and deal with our trauma. It engages, educates – and entertains; it’s not just for those with experience of these situations, it’s essential theatre for everyone.