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Underbelly\u2019s largest venue is the huge tent \u2013 shaped like an purple cow tipped onto its back \u2013 that this year has been transplanted into the western half of George Square Gardens. Given its size, it\u2019s initially surprising (at least to the uninitiated) that it\u2019s the selected venue for a children\u2019s show which is essentially about blowing soap bubbles. But it is, and just as well; a near sell-out, by the looks of it. The \u2018room\u2019 is full of kids, one of whom later reveals that he\u2019s already seen the show more than once, so there\u2019s clearly some repeat business here. That may well explain the level of excitement even before Louis Pearl \u2013 self-described as one of the world\u2019s leading bubble-ologists \u2013 walks on stage.<\/p>\n

This is a show that\u2019s definitely much more than the sum of its parts. Or its bubbles<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Louis Pearl blows bubbles. He blows big bubbles. He blows huge long bubbles, rippling with every colour of the rainbow. He blows bubbles with bubbles inside them. He blows bubbles with smoke inside them. He blows bubbles with, clearly, a gas inside that\u2019s lighter than air so that they float slowly to the ceiling. He blows towers of bubbles on volunteers\u2019 heads; he juggles bubbles and karate-chops them in two. Written down, it doesn\u2019t actually sound like much, but with the cabaret-styled musical accompaniment of the talented Jet Black Pearl, this is a show that\u2019s definitely much more than the sum of its parts. Or its bubbles.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love bubbles more than you do,\u201d Louis insists at one point. Many of the younger audience members fervently disagree, although it\u2019s obvious to any outside observer that what most of the kids \u2013 particularly those sitting in the first few rows \u2013 really enjoy is bursting them. But there\u2019s nevertheless a simple, wondrous simplicity to the proceedings; it\u2019s spectacle, yes, but with just a hint of possibility. After all, who hasn\u2019t blown bubbles at some point in their lives and wondered just how big they could possibly make them if only they had the right \u201cequipment\u201d?<\/p>\n

For this reviewer, arguably the most impressive example of the bubble science on display here is a smoke filled bubble which \u2013 somehow \u2013 Louis manages \u201cto burst in slow motion\u201d, the escaping smoke inside pushing down and out like a rocket exhaust. He points this out, but doesn\u2019t go into any explanation of how; he\u2019s more interested in the bubbles and ensuring as many children as possible have their moment of bubble triumph in the spotlight.Definitely a well-spent hour in the morning, and one that \u2013 apologies \u2013 won\u2019t burst that fragile bubble of childhood wonder any time soon. Just be prepared to buy bubble bath on the way home!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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