Ed Fringe 2010 – Pas Perdus -Zoo Southside
Reviewer: Val Baskott
The Public Reviews Rating: 
Proverbially laughter is the best medicine and there is plenty of it in this wonderful quirky circus show from Brussels’ Les Argonautes. Four clowns, each with their own distinct expressive persona are playing a silent hide and seek around tall wooden blocks. “Boxes remember when they were trees, men remember they will end in a box” so they play games with blocks and boxes, hobby horses and balls. Play is key in this alternative world but when the games get too rough the big voice of Calm prevails.
Sensitive and delicate theatre is mixed with pure circus and integrated with visual simplicity and a rich soundtrack. With compassion we are gently made aware of our own frenetic lives and the need to take time out and to play together.
The show builds from its quiet beginnings to a clever jazzy vocal and instrumental finish. Les Argonautes have perfected a beautifully crafted show which comes to an end all too soon.
To say more would spoil it so take the family along to enjoy the fun.
Tags: Circus, Edinburgh Fringe 2010, Les Argonautes, Pas Perdus - Zoo Southside
