Kneehigh are famous for their physicality (their production of Brief Encounter managed to include a trampoline - something that David Lean didn't think of), and that was much in evidence, but at least as important was the astute use of music - both live and recorded. Obviously there was Wagner, but also a whole, beautifully poignant Nick Cave song and a singalong version of No Woman No Cry. The latter was undoubtedly helped by the presence of lots of sixth formers in block bookings at the back, but even the older members of the audience both entered into the spirit and knew all the words. Not many UKIP voters in the house last night presumably.
The other benefit of a theatre full of schoolkids is that there was no queue for the bar. Times have changed. Anyway, I must mention the design theme which was either inspired by the trainspotters of your worst nightmares or by the sperm scene from 'Everything You Wanted To Know About Sex But Were Afraid To Ask', or possibly both.
So, very good, very sad and very well worth seeing.
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