Play: Light at the end of the tunnel
In a stark, timeless waiting room, two men, Marcel and Albert, find themselves trapped in a purgatorial space, waiting for an unspecified meeting that never seems to arrive. Marcel, an older man worn down by life, and Albert, a younger man still clinging to hope and purpose, pass the time with fragmented conversations, philosophical musings, and shared memories of a community eroded by time and greed. The room, devoid of windows, mirrors, or any connection to the outside world, becomes a metaphor for their existential stagnation, underscored by a clock frozen at 12:06.
In a stark, timeless waiting room, two men, Marcel and Albert, find themselves trapped in a purgatorial space, waiting for an unspecified meeting that never seems to arrive. Marcel, an older man worn down by life, and Albert, a younger man still clinging to hope and purpose, pass the time with fragmented conversations, philosophical musings, and shared memories of a community eroded by time and greed. The room, devoid of windows, mirrors, or any connection to the outside world, becomes a metaphor for their existential stagnation, underscored by a clock frozen at 12:06.
In a stark, timeless waiting room, two men, Marcel and Albert, find themselves trapped in a purgatorial space, waiting for an unspecified meeting that never seems to arrive. Marcel, an older man worn down by life, and Albert, a younger man still clinging to hope and purpose, pass the time with fragmented conversations, philosophical musings, and shared memories of a community eroded by time and greed. The room, devoid of windows, mirrors, or any connection to the outside world, becomes a metaphor for their existential stagnation, underscored by a clock frozen at 12:06.
In a stark, timeless waiting room, two men, Marcel and Albert, find themselves trapped in a purgatorial space, waiting for an unspecified meeting that never seems to arrive. Marcel, an older man worn down by life, and Albert, a younger man still clinging to hope and purpose, pass the time with fragmented conversations, philosophical musings, and shared memories of a community eroded by time and greed. The room, devoid of windows, mirrors, or any connection to the outside world, becomes a metaphor for their existential stagnation, underscored by a clock frozen at 12:06.
As they wait, their dialogue reveals their frustrations with societal decay, the loss of community, and the exploitation of the vulnerable. Marcel reminisces about a vibrant, multicultural street from his past, now replaced by soulless developments. At the same time, Albert grapples with his disillusionment and the futility of their struggle. Their interactions are interrupted by the arrival of Isabella, a mute, dishevelled woman, and Issac, an arrogant businessman who treats Isabella as his property. Issac's callousness and transactional view of life contrast with Marcel and Albert's yearning for meaning and connection.
The play explores themes of time, memory, and the human condition as Marcel and Albert confront their sense of purpose and the inevitability of change. Ultimately, they find solace in their shared imagination, envisioning a world where the light at the end of the tunnel—symbolised by a mountain and galloping horses—still exists, even if only in their minds. "The Light at the End of the Tunnel" mediates resilience, the passage of time, and the enduring power of hope in the face of despair.