What's resplendently inveigling about Pilobolus is the fact that whether you're a dancer, choreographer, have two left feet, are well-versed, or a complete novice, you can hardly fail to be in awe of its output, which is diverse and utterly original.
Haden is by no means showy, or showman. While he brings his personality to bear, his playing is all about the pieces, not the instrument, his own status, or virtuosity
A gifted embroider of words, Friel combines soft lyricism and hard meaning in his play, a tragical comical historical pastoral on a spree and spoiling for a spirited spar.
Iolanthe and Janet Anderson work in cosmic, comedic accord, characterisation charismatic, timing impeccable, delivery precise, together a tour de force that ascends the cliché.
In the care of Pinchgut Opera’s director, Erin Helyard, this music, formulaic as it indeed is in some respects, sprang off the page into an experience rich in emotions.