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There are shows which are unique and shows that are spectacular. This show truly puts the two together along with a humorous approach. The performers are two singing percussionists, Christian von Richtofen and Kristian Bader. They take a car (a Nissan Micra on the day I saw them) and fully exploit the full range of its percussive qualities.

Each part of the car is drummed by hand, foot, crowbar or whatever else comes to hand to pound out music as diverse as Latin rhythms to Scotland the Brave. In the process the car is steadily trashed to get just the right sound. The finale is a big musical sequence – the song the highly appropriate ‘If I had a Hammer’ followed by excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty when literally sparks fly.

This show is likely to be one of the most popular on the Fringe attracting the full age range. Kids will love it as will those who have something of the child in their personality.

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Fringe Programme Page No

173

Company

Pleasance in association with Assembly Theatre  

Venue Name and Number

Pleasance Grand V 33

Dates and Times

1 to 27 August ( not 14 ) 17.30 to 18.30

Comedy 2007

Music 2007

Others 2007

Theatre 2007

Musicals 2007

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