Andrew Crupi's one man show is a terrific tribute to this art form, which has existed since at least the 16th century. This performance is an extended version of his graduation piece, presented after studying this very funny genre of theatre in Italy. The play is a combination of scripted material, improvisation, mime, physical theatre and music. Atmospheric, live and original guitar music, is played by Jake Morrison, enhancing the action. Lighting is in the very capable hands of Artie Hotchkies, the Technical Manager for the Yurt. Through the use of traditional Commedia dell' arte masks, the stock characters are all portrayed by this multi-talented actor/writer/director. There is Flavio, the poor farm boy who is in love with Princess Isabella; Pantalone and the King, both selfish old men, keeping the lovers apart; Capitano Grande, the boastful Spanish soldier and his servant – an artless fool. Capitano Grande recounts tales of derring-do, claiming he was with Homer's (the Greek, not the yellow one) Odysseus when he killed the minotaur (actually, it was Theseus) and that he threw the One Ring into the fires of Mount Doom, earning Crupi a well-deserved sustained round of applause. Bringing in references to popular culture, in this case via the Simpsons and Lord of the Rings, reflects another tradition of the genre. Flavio needs to prove to the King he is worthy of Isabella and he decides the Springtime Hunt in the Dark Forest, to bring back the giant's club and win a date with the princess, is just the thing. We are then treated to scary monsters, Capitano's feet of clay are manifest, there is an interesting gender reveal and Flavio wonders why a simple, farm boy is risking his life fighting monsters so that someone else will think well of him. After all, it's not what others think or say about us that is true. However, I will say that I think this show should definitely be on your Fringe Wishlist!