Joshua Ben-Tovim, co-creator of this show from company Impermanence, steps out front before the piece begins to talk us through its main story beats, ‘because dance and narrative don’t always go hand in hand’. Fair point. But narrating events and creating drama out of them are also two separate things. While Venus 2.0 walks us through significant moments in the life of suffragette-turned-fascist Mary Richardson, it never quite develops an emotional arc for its lead character. Richardson, who went from women’s-rights crusader to Blackshirt supporter, is a fascinating person for a study of this kind, and the company are eager to spread their dance-theatre wings.

Crystal Pite-style, speech-based choreography breathes life into monologues about activism and fascist declarations, and flashes of surrealism see Oswald Mosley portrayed as a cabaret star in a white mask. There’s shadow dancing, fourth-wall smashing and more; it is a lot to take in, and each short episode flies past before we can sink our teeth into it. However, a tight, fluid duet between Richardson and her force-feeding doctor, and an intriguing Desert Island Discs exchange featuring Diana Mosley literally squashing her host, shows us what the company are capable of when they run with an idea. There is bags of potential here.

Venus 2.0, Zoo Southside, until 24 August, 7.25pm.