I went to see Heartsink – a new play by a former GP, no less – and came out feeling like I’d been poked in the ribs and punched in the gut. In a good way. Mostly.
The setup is simple: four actors, two doctors (one old, one young), one patient, one hospital secretary. The set? Minimalist. Same desk, same chairs, just spinning round to remind you that you’re still in a…