Danielle O'Donohue, Journalist

Lanterns in particular seems to be the centrepiece all the songs here orbit around.

As the play progresses the outcome becomes inevitable, but the journey is no less powerful for the knowing.

With the cranes hovering above, it was the perfect end to a near perfect show.

All the accoutrements, however, existed in service to O’Sullivan. This was her show and her performance was captivating.

Though few outside of Waterboys and/or Yeats fans would have really enjoyed this show, it was a great way to reinvigorate Yeats’ valuable canon.

“When I’ve been going through the songs wondering which ones to play on this tour it’s quite a novelty knowing that for 90% of the audience it will be the first time they’ve heard us play these songs."

The final sequence featuring all four dancers was a triumph.

These two men may not have looked like your typical Spiegeltent performers but their joy in the music and performing with each other was infectious.

At just 23, touring her debut album, Havas has many years to expand on her talent. Let’s hope Australia gets to see this charming singer often.