I went along to this show not knowing what to expect. The premise sounded fun, entertaining and original — and it delivers. On entry, the audience is immediately in the show, greeted and seated by one of the Fates. The atmosphere is already alive with moody lighting and music that sets the tone perfectly. The Fates engage the audience over ordinary things — lost keys, moving chairs so friends can sit together — yet remain fully in character. Even before the show begins, their distinct personalities shine through. The large, rather sterile Motueka Hall is transformed into a cosy and ambient theatre space.

The show opens with a Health and Safety preamble done in true Wyrd Sense style — hilarious and clever — and the glimpses of character we’ve already seen are now fully realised. “Wyrd Sense is a fun, quirky whirlwind of a show where the Three Fates, responsible for the destiny of humanity, are on a recruitment drive due to the world’s rising population.”

Based on the mythological trio, Martine Baanvinger plays Atropos, the eldest, who cuts the thread of life, marking its end. Her Atropos is deep-voiced, stern, unflappable and steely-eyed — a perfect counterpoint to her younger siblings. Lachesis, who measures the thread of life, is performed by Milo Haigh — an endearing, eager-to-please character, slightly manic and probably a touch ADHD. Clotho, the youngest, who spins the thread of life, is brought to life by Deb Morris — winsome, sweet, and just slightly lisping. Together, these three are a delightful trio. Their energy, exuberance and ability to stay in character throughout are impressive — they keep the stage constantly alive.

The show is sprinkled with original musical numbers — often hilarious, always well-sung, and beautifully harmonised. Special mention goes to Jochen Maurer for his subtle background music, sound effects, and accompaniment throughout — and for a significant twist later in the show (no spoilers here!).

The real strength of Wyrd Sense lies not only in its performances but also in its audience engagement. This is true live theatre — full of interaction and improvisation. The audience clearly loves being part of the action, and the resulting moments are often laugh-out-loud funny. Fans of theatre sports will be especially delighted, as the performers take audience suggestions and turn them into improvised comedy gold, maintaining accents, remembering details and weaving them back into the story with impressive skill.

If there’s one criticism, it’s that the story occasionally feels a little muddled or drawn out in the middle due to the improvised content — a touch of editing could help with pacing. But this hardly detracts from the overall experience.

Fun, fanciful and fabulous, Wyrd Sense is a show that will put a smile on your face and have you laughing out loud. Take a friend — or a bunch of them — because this is a night of theatre worth sharing.

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