Festival review: The House of Shadows; TheSpace @ Surgeons Hall

A MAN suffering from writer’s block and his angst-ridden shadow who wants freedom debate their situations in this confusing play partly based on a Hans Christian Andersen story.

If they separate, which is the real man and which will win the (unseen) girl they both hope will complete them? Despite sincere performances, the point gets lost in overly flowery language and static scenes.

Rating: **

Until 25 August. Today 4:10pm.