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Canterbury Tales, Swan Theatre, Worcester

YOUNG, hungry actors putting their heart and soul into a work of their own creation with a minimalist set and only their own array of talents to sustain the interest - theatre for purists.

In these days of multi-million dollar Disney spin-offs it is a joy to see a company like Icon Theatre remind us that people make theatre and that young performers who can act, sing, dance, tumble and mime are as exciting as the most spectacular pyrotechnics.

Yasmin Gurreeboo, Philip Oakland and Patrick Taggart brought five of Chaucer's Tales vividly to life in a variety of theatrical styles on Friday and Saturday. May they tour and prosper... but stay hungry.

REVIEW BY STEVE EVANS