Puppet and shadow play The Last Pearl is a treasure trove of human dignity

Theatre

The Last Pearl's only 'characters' are a couple of beautifully crafted puppets operated by the cast. Picture by Peter Martin

Emer O'Kelly

​When the world descended into bewildered chaos with the onset of Covid, nobody realised that something would happen to the human psyche and we would emerge more aggressive, defensive, and arguably less caring on the other side.

Art and entertainment have reflected this ever since, and nothing makes it more evident than the occasional reflective piece of tranquillity. So such an isolated experience leaves one shaken to the core, and where it touches tragedy, on the verge of tears.