SKINNYFEST 2 The Art Of Disappearance (dance)

I'm so hot I think I might evaporate says one water droplet to the other. Ever wondered what it's like to view life as a drop of water? This is one of the many innovative ideas used in The Art Of Disappearance to enhance and unwind the tale.

Without giving too much away, the piece is based around Charlotte, the village hairdresser with a mysterious past. Edinburgh-based dance artists Jamie Boylan and Gemma Kempthorne effortlessly glide from one character to the next, the transitions made even more believable by the intricacies of the choreography and clever use of voice and soundtrack. Linking the tale together, the duo, assuming the personas of friendly water droplets, provide reflections of past and present, and these characters are portrayed in a colourful and comical way.

Whilst the dramatic narrative and energised movement is initially enticing, a promising start fades into a confusing and slightly abrupt ending. Nonetheless, the piece is fast paced and vibrantly performed by two exciting young dancers who have certainly succeeded in creating an accessible and enjoyable piece of dance theatre.