‘Anything With a Pulse’ revolves around a man and a woman meeting in a nightclub. This highly energetic production, very relevant to the modern dating scene, is bolstered by terrific acting from Rufus Love and Annie Davison. Both actors are diligent and assured in their performances, dropping into different characters with ease. Love and Davison effectively replicate approaching somebody in a nightclub, demonstrating the diffidence, uncertainty and connection that can come from such a conversation. In such a tight space, both actors manage the stage tremendously and are great at creating vivid imagery. While the ending is unfortunately sudden, ‘Anything With a Pulse’ is sprightly, joyous and thought-provoking.

Zoo Playground, until 26 Aug.
tw rating 4/5 | [Kieran Scott]