Innovative world of sound paints Nixon's descent into madness

Dimmed lights, drink in hand, headphones on and a cigarette (depending on how much you are willing to pay for the latter). This is how SA-born director Adam Donen advises audiences to experience his latest audio drama, Nixon in Agony. The drama, made entirely by using voice recordings, psycho-acoustic and binaural effects, is Donen’s first offering to the National Arts Festival (NAF) in 17 years, having previously directed a show on the festival’s...