Blue Heart Book

~University reading~
The first play in this, Hearts desire, was my favourite. From an audience perspective, I believe this would be well recieved by viewers and an enjoyable production. As of my reading of the play, I found it to be quite infuriating that none of the plot points seemed to go anywhere. However, I realise that this is the way it is meant to be presented. I enjoyed that the play went off on different tangents and its interesting that Curchhill leaves the readers/audience hanging, never fully giving them the satisfaction of answers to the questions the play raises. From a 'technique' perspective, the play is informative into looking at innovative techniques within theatre which are useful in throwing an audience or creating tension within a piece. For example, the use of looping and altering dialogue.
I didn't really like the second play, Blue Kettle, which is why I rated the short collection this way. I think it was a cool idea to begin the peiece however, you don't really understand her intentions unless you read the blurb before beginning the second play. Compared to Hearts desire, I feel this play paled in comparrison. I feel like some people will like this play, it just wasn't for me.
Over all, it was a pleasent read.