IF YOU caught them at the Olympic closing ceremony or are so ancient you can remember that Heineken ad, then you already know what you're in for.

But can anything really prepare anyone for the explosion of noise, rhythm and sheer, pulsating joy that is a performance by Stomp? Not really.

Their celebrated urban rig looks like something devised by an aural Banksy and from the minute they appear in front of it doing 'Brushes', the jazzy vibe builds over the next hour and a half into a riot of sound, spectacle and the kind of humour that had the six-year-old near to us almost choking with laughter.

There are no words, no songs; just rhythm stripped bare and re-worked via giant tyre tubes, plastic pipes, shopping trolleys, tin cans, plastic oil drums, and even the kitchen sink. Especially the kitchen sink.

If you ever wondered what happened to mime and slapstick you'll soon find out; Stomp have seized and re-worked them as an integral part of their show, especially in the newspaper sketch, and for something quite beautiful, look out for the cigarette-lighter piece.

This is a new show but favourite elements are retained, including the pot and pan orchestra, played in tandem by two performers, swinging from their ropes as the crescendo builds. And of course there are the crashing dustbin lids.

If you've ever danced with a mop, used a wooden spoon to play your mum's pots and pans, or just wanted to feel truly alive, then this show is for you.

*Stomp at The Mayflower runs until Saturday September 29.