If eyes are the window to the soul, let it be known that The Quiet Earth Beneath is the cool breeze that passes through when you leave it open. (Image: supplied) During Fringe season, superlatives are tossed around like a cheap salad. Sometimes it’s hard to adequately describe how a show makes you feel — or how it fails to stir emotions — so you reach for a polite adjective. However, this show is so utterly sublime and engaging I almost feel like a hack using the thesaurus for a cool synonym. The Quiet Earth Beneath is so perfectly executed it should be taught to students seeking to create cohesive, passionate, and empathetic art. Once again, I was unprepared for what to expect, and the synopsis did not give justice to the artists. The Yurt is now one of my favourite venues and is ideal for shows where the artists are inviting the audience to peer into their soul. To me, this is the function of art, it is why a compact yurt can be packed with people on a Wednesday, all willing to be swept up in a truly unexpected narrative. To speak more on Casey Jay Andrews’s precise weaving of the spoken word into a evocative and lush soundscape would be folly. No, this is something you must see for yourself — I’ll not ruin the surprise. Spoken word is a challenging art to master. It requires bravery, finesse, impeccable timing and a sharp memory. Done badly, it is painful to watch. However, when performed by an artist who does not miss a beat and somehow intertwines caving and mythology into a work it will leave an impression. The relationship between an artist and musician can also create a crowded space where egos collide. This show highlights how musicians and performance artists can synergize. This is one of those shows you wouldn’t mind sticking around for. Once you have entered this generous artistic nook and the artists magnify your fears in a safe space, you feel seen and less afraid of what lies beneath. The arts are designed to unsettle, to agitate and expose our brittle core. This show delicately nudges the audience to explore the caves in our minds we fear to mine, led by incredibly talented tour guides to the soul. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. Catch The Quiet Earth Beneath at 6:30pm on March 21, 22, and 23. There is also a daytime showing at 2pm on March 22.