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Review - WAIL by Little Bulb



There’s nothing quite like a gig theatre performance. It’s interactive, filled with music and song, comedic, and you’re never quite sure what to expect upon entrance.
For WAIL, expect a whale of a time.

Little Bulb captures the magic in combining theatre and gigs in their unique, quirky show about whales, wailing, and whales wailing, and how humans also wail, and why wailing is wailing… and music.

WAIL is not only entertaining, but intellectually stimulating too. With many fascinating facts about a specific type of whale – no spoilers – the charming show explores a fanatical fascination with the majestic creatures through the power of song. From traditional folk music, to an intense heavy metal number, talented musicians Dominic Conway and Clare Beresford perform all these genres effortlessly.

Some songs are punchy, with invigorating electric guitar riffs and loud bass percussions, while others soothe the soul with the sweet tingling sounds of a mandolin and a triumphant double bass. When you’re not being serenaded with their kooky lyricism, Dominic and Clare engage the audience with their eccentric personalities in audience participation. From a gameshow parody, to a passionate lecture on whale migration, their chemistry on stage is harmoniously enlightening, somewhat resembling the enthusiasm of children’s show presenters. It’s difficult not to be fond of the amiable duo.

Although WAIL is ultimately about whales, there is something beautifully human about the show. It encourages us to throw our inhibitions to the wind and embrace the weirder side of ourselves that we rarely let loose ever, let alone in the theatre. Dominic and Clare’s exhilarating energy and pure musical talent are inspirational, so much so that you feel comfortable wailing wildly like a whale during the performance.

WAIL warms the heart in a wacky kind of way. Besides, it’s not often you see a theatre show that suddenly sparks an adoration for whales.

picture from Little Bulb Theatre website: http://www.littlebulbtheatre.com/wail.html
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