We’re seeing what could be Edmonton’s next generation of mainstay artists in this production.  The rather sexy  Kyla Shinkewski and Jamie Cavanagh deliver as Anna and Alex -  a couple who have just moved in together, only to have a growing pigeon infestation reveal fault lines in their relationship. (Side note – this play thankfully doesn’t overdo the bird theme). Kudos to the pair for hitting all right emotions without going too far – you believe in them as a couple, you relate to the dissonance that baffles and overwhelms them and you want them to work things out, even as every action reinforces incompatibility. It’s a mature work handled by an already prolific duo - playwright Jon Stewart and director Vincent Forcier. Nearing their mid-20s, the Surreal SoReal Theatre co-founders are sending a message through this play : they’re ready for a bigger stake in Edmonton’s art scene.

Four out of five stars.