Profound moments of intimacy are all too rare in live theatre, despite the plethora of plays that do touch us on a deeper level. Lien is just that. It’s an intimate one-on-one experience between an audience member and an artist, sitting in the gaping emptiness of a deserted theatre. As the lights dim, it’s just you and her (or him, depending on the performance) in a sea of blackness, sitting within a tight circle of light. With Clementine, we talked about life – what inspires us, imposter syndrome, when was the last time I felt truly heard? Everyone’s conversation would be unique but just as personal. Then the greatest gift of all – a private dance; a heartfelt, heart-warming, heart-stopping interpretation of what you revealed. This is a spontaneous dance, revealing every emotion, dream and recollection of the conversation. Delivered with grace, beauty and emotional depth, Clementine stole my breath away as she swayed and twisted and moved before me, for me, and only for me. Lien is the brainchild of multi-award winning Lewis Major, a South Australian choreographer and artistic director. The piece is short – only 10-15 minutes long, but it’s affecting enough for the producers to offer a private seating space after the performance for those who need time to process what they have just experienced. Clementine was sensational. No doubt the other artists will be too.