Slippery Mountain - TNT

East meets West in this interesting hour-long adaptation of a Chinese folk fable in which Mulian, a monk, sets out to clear his mother's name. Not So Loud theatre company has brought together elements of Peking Opera and Western clowning, with cleaver-wielding demons desperate to grind her bones and poke out her eyes as they escort her to hell. It may sound gruesome (and a twirling sword fight at such close proximity is dazzlingly disconcerting) but this bi-lingual synthesis offers the chance to sample another culture – and indulge in some tasty dim sum (included in the ticket price) at the same time. A small, obviously committed, international cast ensures that the narrative is clear and musician Joanna Qiu Zenghui impresses with her versatility on a virtual orchestra of Chinese instruments.
New World Restaurant, Gerrard Place, W1 (0870-033 2600). Until April 13. £25