Particularly worth mentioning is the original composition and performance throughout the three works by Tom Scrase. In addition to facilitating seamless transitions between works, the works are framed and contextualised within his rhythms, and the play between his live drumming performance and the performers adds to the energy and playfulness of the evening. We witness Scrase building a sound score in The Silent Partner as he records chimes, rolling whistles, and voice distortion, layering and looping them to create an emotive and evocative sound score.

Given his careful and considered actions it felt that we were watching a little quiet dance composition rather than a musician setting up loops for the next dance piece.

In the course of the evening, Scrase takes us through percussive and atmospheric sounds, with glimpses of rock or jazz – clever music and interesting to watch him prepare different effects and perform.