You may know the story of Minority Report but will find a different take here, suited more for the intimacy and scope of the theatre but nonetheless presented as a more ambitious undertaking than the typical production.

Lighting, clever re-use of sets through the vertical space, along with mobile props and a few special effects deliver a dynamic and occasionally exciting performance of the story. As much as the technical feats, the dance and fight choreography delivered an equally impressive level of excitement.

However where it falls flat is the narrative itself which is muddy with extraneous detail, driven by tropes to the point of predictability (perhaps fitting), and uses lengthy monologues to deliver themes of morale ambiguity rather than have the audience experience them more naturally.

Whereas the recent stage production of the Matrix used the medium of stage to present something entirely different than you could experience in the cinema, Minority Report does not go so far. While the use of technology is impressive, it's shackled to a story that weighs it down and prevents it from taking centre stage. The result is something that stands out for its novelty, but never goes quite far enough to be considered remarkable.

First off, the Rep offers one of the best places to see any form of theatre. Shaped as a steep amphitheatre, every seat offers a good view of the stage, and that was particularly beneficial for this performance where the visuals are the main attraction.

The use of sets was a continual surprise and the lighting effects bold and vibrant.

Sound was clear, and the technical staging already covered, though the show was paused during one unfortunate moment before an exciting car chase so the ambition does come at some cost should your viewing be interrupted.