A well-mixed dance spectacle

and piles like that. A realist at heart, he struggled to believe the cast could find surprising things like musical instruments amid the mounds.

Primarily a dance show, the five performers had us clapping along to irresistibly, infectious rhythms which changed as quickly as the weather on a Spring day. Scarcely a word was spoken, but there were lots of other vocalisations and movement.

In a delightfully playful way, dance, gymnastic balancing acts, marching, squabbles and childhood games combined with a pulsing beat on boxes, barrels and stringed instruments. Scarves were twisted and intertwined to create new poses.

The teacher was initially anxious that the storyline was minimal and the love story aspect would go over the heads of youngsters. However, having talked to children after the show, it was obvious there were so many other things titillating their senses and grabbing their attention – even the 4-year-old who was suddenly struck with hunger.

That might have been because a food fight occurred. Capsicums and tomatoes were propelled around the auditorium by the cast and a few of the audience. Considering the items’ current high prices, I was keen to catch some myself. Instead, I chuckled along with others as we watched the food being squished onto the performers’ heads. Seeing my 4-year old’s delight I could only hope it would not be re-enacted at home.

Littlies often had to dig deep to find meaning in this imaginative piece of work, but it was a joyful show for all ages. On returning home, my 4-year old started tapping out a rhythm with a hammer, scraper, rock and stool. The show had worked its magic.