Abbey Amber’s debut solo fringe performance crepuscular, is a moving, unique piece of theatre, leaving the audience with much to consider as they leave.

The final performance takes place at The Jade, one of the venue’s final performances before they close up. The atmosphere within added to vibes – fairy lights draping above the audience area, and courtyard-like table and chairs to sit at.

This piece of theatre is an original piece written by Amber, along with original songs embedded into the experience. The production begins with a young child, sleeping on the floor before being awoken. With the assistance of an audience member who plays Amber’s mother, we’re shared with a book her mother read to her… all the way to chapter 3 but never being able to continue through to the next chapter and beyond.

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There are moments within the play the audience is asked to shut their eyes when a lamp onstage is turned off by Amber, removing the sense of sight from the equation and allowing the imagination to take over and fill in the space. Upon reflection, there are other opportunities within the production – both in text and in song, where this could further be explored to enhance the feels further.

Fingers crossed this is only the beginning for crepuscular.