Blindness

A witty, diary‑style portrait of university life spins out in a chaotic blend of gossip, petty rivalries, and self‑aware humor. Through the eyes of John Haye, a modest secretary at a quirky art society, we hear the daily grind of cramped dorm rooms, endless water fights, and endless debates over obscure revues. The narrative crackles with snappy observations about eccentric friends, competitive house matches, and the absurd pretensions that swirl around a looming inspection.

The first act settles us into the cramped world of Noat, where the protagonist’s reflections on his peers—Seymour’s magnetic grip on his followers, a rival's petty magazine feud, and a stern house‑master’s riddles—highlight the petty politics of an otherwise familiar academic setting. Even the mundane dentist appointment becomes a stage for philosophical banter, making the ordinary feel oddly profound. Listeners are invited into a lively, slightly chaotic slice of campus life that feels both timeless and freshly satirical.