Noot arrives on earth with one simple mission, to collect every single sound the world has ever known. There’s only one problem – the world contains a lot more sounds than she could imagine! At some point she’ll need to report back to her home planet, Zaaaaaaaaarp. From puppets and pigs, to washing machines and meditations. Natalie Patuzzo has explored the potential soundscape with creativity and ingenuity in this endearing one-woman show.
Patuzzo is a most-charming presence on stage. As her alien-alter-ego, Noot, she approaches the world with wide-eyed wonder and naivety. This plays into the innocent, childlike clown trope to great success. She enters the stage in a phase of discovery, greeting these new human creatures and learning about their strange ways through sound. She soon learns just how peculiar they can be.
The audience are so impossibly on-board with the concept, and that really brings out the childlike wonder in this clown show. They’re armed and ready to make farting noises, jump-up to help, and chime in with Patuzzo’s offerings. Her engagement with the friendly crowd really makes this show a collaboration between audience and performer. It’s incredibly effective, and means that every show could be slightly different, depending on their response.
The concept is fantastic, and the performer amply capable. The one thing this show would really benefit from is a greater sense of jeopardy and pace, more closely woven into the narrative. The middle section really sees the sounds take centre-stage. Dreamlike as it is, for an hour-long performance, a strong narrative really gives a backbone to the child’s play. This thread is picked up at the end in a soothing, sentimental conclusion, that will send you back out into the world feeling a little brighter.
This show is a delightful tonic to an adult world that, for many, lacks discovery and play. Patuzzo’s spirit and curiosity is infectious. Take a listen through Noot’s ears, and the endless possibilities of sound will open up before you.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026. Runs until 9 May.
