Each character was vividly brought to life by employing swift changes of voice, expression and gait – a truly awe inspiring physical and artistic effort on the part of the main man, Joe Bone. The action was accompanied by a dark and brooding live acoustic guitar set, which both propelled the action and added to the fog of drama. With a cunning twist at the end, which made me realise how much I’d been sucked into the story, I was left wanting more of this dark and satisfying brew. Luckily the original version of Bane is being reprised as part of this year’s Fringe for a Fiver (where does he find the energy). There is also the promise of Bane 3 to come.

A great show. Recommended.

Bane 2 is showing at the Pleasance Dome until August 29th, during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010 at 8.20pm. £9.50 a ticket.
The original Bane is showing at the GRV, Guthrie St, also until the August 29th at 5.40pm. £5 a ticket.