Hailing from Montreal, Le Patin Libre are a small troupe of international-level figure skaters who've taken inspiration from contemporary circus and dance in drawing an expressive language from their athletic skills. Performed for its London dates at ice rinks in Brixton and Alexandra Palace, The Rule of 3 is a wordless piece following three men undergoing therapy to shake an addiction — as well as a piece that, for the company, represents 'a cathartic satire of their past lives as lycra-clad figure skaters'. Lots for other circus performers to relate to...