Gobbledegook Theatre’s piece was based around a hugely entertaining and intelligent idea. What if the floor we stood on sang?

The audience was introduced to an area cordoned off by the fictional National Institute For Sonic Geology.

Participants were invited into the steampunk themed “dig” and enlisted to help the institute listen to the ground with adapted euphoniums and the basic technique of “sweep, plant and linger”.

The talk felt authentic and used a scientific tone to create a suspension of disbelief. It allowed the audience to relax and enjoy the moment, rather than worry about looking too silly.

One was left to wander and listen to these “sonic eruptions” emanating from the ground.

These ranged from lovely sounds of birdsong and snores, to piano and orchestral instrumentals.

It was a cathartic and gratifying experience, especially if you discovered an area not logged already by the scientists. You were then invited to plant a flag for others to enjoy.

It was massively popular and piqued interests as passers-by wondered what these people were doing with horns and listening to the ground.

One couldn’t help but feel a sense of child-like excitement and wonder during and after the piece. A great experience for all ages.

Four stars