b) Lighting / Sound
It was a pity that a buzz came from the speakers during the beginning section of the performance. This was distracting and avoidable. In the second scene, the mobile phone tone came through the PA - in this small space this was odd, as the effect came from the wrong direction. The song ("If you don't know me by now") played from the iPod speakers had the same problem and indeed could have played the music in situ. In addition, the effect of traffic noise drowned out the cast, which was odd given how far away the traffic is. The sound operator needed to work closely with the director to perfect these elements. That said, the doorbell was fine and the music chosen was fitting.

The lighting used a very good general cover that was very even. There was a noticeable shadow of a beam or bar on the back of the set. This might have been avoided. The darker general cover, when there was a time jump in the second act, was also good.

c) Costume
Sorrel and Kelly's uniforms match each others and worked adequately. I think Sorrel had a watch on throughout the play, which was odd - was it not also on her in the night scene? Sorrel's Basque etc was all black and very effective for the play. It was exactly what Leo needed to respond to (or not). Leo's suit was well chosen for the character. Lynette and Sorrel were later seen in pyjamas and gowns which were, again, well selected.

Kelly's white trainers made an impression and I loved her dark clothes and ski mask get up. Lynette wore a trouser suit after she had come from an interview, which was appropriate.

Dan wore a very smart suit with a purple tie and his associate, Grace, was in a WPC uniform. This was slightly too big - maybe it had been borrowed? But this was not overly detrimental.

In the last scene, Kelly was in casual jeans and a hooded top and Sorrel a red top and, similarly, jeans. This showed their similar taste. Tracy made an impression in her brief appearance in a black suit, badge, patterned tights and with her hair up. This created a business like, if domineering, look.
This was a largely successful area of the show.

d) Props and Other effects
This was a busy department that sourced a range of items from Sorrel's school bag and books to a copy of 'Escort' magazine. The stage was excellently dressed with cans of coke, cups, glasses, ornaments, a candle, a laptop, an elegant bowl on the stage right table, magazines under the low table and drinks bottles as required. The contemporary mobile phones and iPod docking station updated the production further than it was originally set, and this was undoubtedly deliberate.

Other props included the bag of 200 condoms (later arranged in the bowl), cigarettes (which may have been 'stage' cigarettes?), the dummy prop of Leo's body and Tracey notebook and handbag. In the last scene of the play, Lynette and Sorrel are about to move out so the stage was stripped quite bare - this was well worked out.