Idiosyncrasy.  Poetry.  Comedy.  Reading.  Cabaret (Bonney, 2000, xi) Unconventional. Anti-theatrical.  Immersive.  Authentic. ‘In presenting their personal observations, convictions and fears, [soloists] share an intimacy with their audience, built purely from their live presence and their words’ (Bonney, 2000, xii). The solo performer is alone on stage.  This is where the audience’s sole attention is directed. […]