A little story, the story of Carolina, Carioca who came to the realisation that she had to do something about her life when her best friend was murdered. Devastated, she could do not the inerrant violence in Rio and had to leave: radical decision.

And she left to Perth, Western Australia. Why she choose Perth? The story does not tell, not for the food as we understood it. Vegemite is an easy joke, especially for non-native.

Marcus Tranjan tells us this story, in his own way, with a dry humour and without fuss. Narrator of Carolina's life, a renowned dancer in Brazil, he is above all her advocate. He doesn't have to make much effort, Carolina always smiling, shines and excels on wild rhythms in shimmering colours. Each piece of music punctuates a stage of her life or anecdote.

Even under the airs of Samba, the reality is not always milk and honey, struggles of integration, earning a living and adaptation to a different culture, but it is up to us to laugh.

The interventions of Marcus are measured, he never makes too much, just enough to introduce the next song and Carolina appears in a new costume and that goes crescendo, always more coloured, always more bright.

The audience was quick to participate, waving their arms and clapping to the music and sometimes fidgeting in their seats. It is impossible not to love the music.

Well balanced, this show offers us a festive and funny moment and we let ourselves go with delight. It was exactly what we needed in these troubled times.

I'm sure you'll think of Carolina the next time you encounter the cleaning staff as you leave the office, and a little music will ring in your ears.