Moira Buffini’s new play has opened at the National Theatre, directed by sister Fiona Buffini. First impressions really do count, and when the curtain lifts on Manor it is quite breathtaking – this is one of the coolest pieces of set design we’ve ever seen.
We couldn’t take our eyes off Lez Brotherston’s surreal creation – all out of proportion, with fixtures and fittings leaning at worrying angles, everything looks like it’s about to fall over any second – which is perfect for a play set in a crumbling, decaying mansion.
At this stage of a review we usually like to give a succinct summary of the show, but the sheer quantity of stuff happening in Manor makes that tricky.