Physical theatre review: Triple Buse, Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh


You could lay the blame at cultural differences, were it not for the fact that clowning from mainland Europe regularly has a universal appeal.
Triple Buse, Assembly Rooms (20) * *
Not here, unfortunately. Belgian’s Compagnie du Plat pays has created a show with its heart in the right place, but sadly very few laughs.
Surrounded by cardboard boxes in a balloon-making factory, three performers slowly realise how the production line is draining them of joy. Created for a family audience, Triple Buse is clearly aiming for slapstick and physical wit but, somewhat bafflingly, rarely does a joke land.
Until 25 August.