DANCE, PHYSICAL THEATRE & CIRCUS

Wild Onion

Assembly Rooms (Venue 20), until 27 August

The power of friendship to heal our wounds is the central premise in Wild Onion. Daisy, Rachel and Adam enjoy a strong bond and have been through some tough times together. Whether hearing about this, amid much pounding of leeks and onions, constitutes a theatrical show is another matter. Some of it works – a skilful Cyr wheel display and a clever retelling of a real-life event using a member of the audience. But much of the chat and mini dance routines would feel more at home in a living room than before an audience. It would also waste a lot less vegetables.

KELLY APTER