A terrifying tale of obsession, jealousy, murder and crippling guilt; told through the medium of mime.
Ernest and the Pale Moon at Greenwich Theatre
![Ernest and the Pale Moon at Greenwich Theatre](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Cog_Night_Ernest_and_the_Pale_Moon-1600x1200.jpg)
Inspired by Poe and Hitchcock (and a bit of Wilde, I suppose), Ernest and the Pale Moon is a terrifying tale of obsession and murder based upon a short story by Oliver Lansley (who stars as Earnest).
The story centres on a man who spends his days watching the beautiful young woman who lives in the apartment block opposite.
He thinks he sees her with another man, and in a fit of jealous rage, murderous thoughts drive his deeds.
![John Burton, Caroline Hunt, Sarah Trentham, Jack Armley, Simon Leadbetter, Rebekah Deboo, Katrin Kerber and Ocky Murray.](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Cog_Night_Ernest_Pale_Moon_2-1536x1152.jpg)
![Ocky Murray, entertaining us on the Joanna, in the bar at Greenwich Theatre.](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Cog_Night_Ernest_Pale_Moon_1-1536x1152.jpg)
And in the best tradition of noir thriller, it is his own conscience that drives the narrative and drives him insane.
The story is told through Fringe-like set-pieces of puppetry, sound, lighting and mine.
It’s very cleverly constructed.
Pins & Needles are the company behind the show. I’ll definitely be looking out for future work by them: pinsandneedlesproductions.co.uk.