**Hang Time: A Dark and Chilling Testament**

In a stark, austere setting, three men hang suspended in mid-air, their bodies rigid and constrained. They engage in a lively, all-male conversation, their words a mix of needling banter, romantic musings, and philosophical debates. Written and directed by Zora Howard for New York's Flea theatre, "Hang Time" is a short, grimly beautiful production that delves into themes of loyalty, decency, and the failings of fathers.

Hang Time: A Dark and Chilling Testament

Slim (Kamal Bolden), an ex-con, is out for personal gain, while Bird (Julian Rozzell) clings to old-fashioned values. Blood (Bryce Foley), the youngest, dreams of a life beyond the streets that have stripped a community of ambition. Their conversation ranges from trivial topics like blues musicians to poignant reflections on their pasts and lost loved ones.

As they talk, the set design by Neal Wilkinson and lighting by Reza Behjat serve as a constant reminder that these men have been lynched, their lives brutally cut short by racist ideology. Interspersed with the dialogue, Megan Culley's sound design creates an unsettling atmosphere, the buzz of cicadas morphing into a grating industrial hum.

"Hang Time" is a powerful, dark testament to the enduring impact of systemic racism. At the Royal Lyceum theatre in Edinburgh, the production runs until August 23.