Mini-review in The Coast

May 17th, 2007

By Kate Watson
Theatre Reporter
The Coast

I took my 11-year-old son to see Squid: The Evolution at Neptune's Studio Theatre and it's hard to say which was more fun - watching the show or watching my son watching the show. Every few minutes he'd lean in and whisper (loudly) "They're awesome!" or "Wow! Where do they get their ideas?" Their ideas include an amazing beatboxer, glow-in-the-dark drumsticks moving at lightning speed, water droplets cascading through the air, human drum sets and bagpiping guaranteed to convince anyone that the oft-maligned instrument is cool. The show is well-balanced. The emphasis is on the extraordinary drumming but it's presented with variety and humour. My only note of criticism - a printed programme would be useful, both for information, and as a souvenir of an electrifying evening.