Paul T Davies reviews Blow Hole written and performed by Benjamin Salmon playing at the Pleasance Dome as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Blow Hole
Pleasance Dome
10 August 2023
3 Stars
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Having seen as many LGBTQ plays as I have, especially gay plays, there is now a firm narrative for the plight of the modern homosexual. The perils of online dating, looking for romance in a technology-driven world, urban isolation, (usually in London), and the presence of Chemsex. All these elements are there in Benjamin Salmon’s script and performance.
Salmon has created engaging characters and his fixed smile really points towards the despair of modern life. He works on the reception of a yoga studio, and there are plenty of gags about the healthy lifestyle with owner Star being a string satirical creation. It’s also performed on a wonderful, compact set. But it is a story I feel I’ve seen many times.
Although it adds little to the genre, Blow Hole is a pleasant hour in the company of good acting.
