Stepping on Rakes presents a new piece of physical and movement theatre. Three young women return to Papa Miel’s Family Circus in memory of loved ones left behind. Their long-lost world is recreated through imaginative puppetry in this funny and touching coming of age story.

Having studied with the directors of this play during Flying Start I felt like I should go to see this play and learn more about physical theatre. After seeing it I was enlightened and delighted!

The overall story was at first a little difficult to grasp, but soon into this approximately 40 minute play I understood it all. The visual tricks really help in letting you delve into their world and the actors, although mostly mute, really do communicate their energy and feelings really clearly. For me the most impressive visual “trick” is the one seen on the poster. I wont ruin it for you by explaining, but instead will urge you to go see it yourself! Tonight is the last of it’s two nights at the Old Joint Stock Theatre (yes, it has a theatre on the second floor) and tickets are £6 (£4 concessions) from their website