Ockham's Razor

An old world charm hangs over this beautiful show, almost as though the spirit of a bygone era of silent movies has inhabited an aerial theatre company from the UK. But aerial theatre doesn't come close to describing the magic that Ockham's Razor are able to conjure up with minimal props and performers. This show is split into three pieces of acrobatic storytelling: Arc, Memento Mori, Every Action.

Arc takes place on a life raft suspended from the ceiling. Three performers navigate their way around each other both physically and emotionally, showing off the company's delightful sense of humour and the more whimsical side to their work.

Memento Mori is a showcase for company Artistic Directors Alex Harvey and Charlotte Mooney. Performed on a static trapeze, the piece is a slow, deliberate dance between a woman and death, who takes the form of a man. It's only in rare moments that these performers give away how hard they are working, giving this piece a fluidity and gracefulness that is at times breathtaking.

And Every Action is a great way to bring this show to a close. Harvey and Mooney are joined by Steve Ryan and Grania Pickard to climb and swing on 25 metres of rope suspended from the ceiling. The joy born out of this piece's slapstick balancing act caps off a thrilling night in the theatre.

Seymour Centre (finished)