Founded in 2013, Swallowsfeet is 'an open environment for artists to take risks, present ideas, share work, and connect with other artists.'

This year the festival was expanded to 6 days including workshops and classes, culminating in a weekend of dance and performance at T.O.M.

The entire venue was utilised with short dance, voice and film pieces in every available space.

The entrance foyer was briefly overwhelmed by a man crawling round the floor wearing only maroon underpants, there was never a dull moment.

In the basement Stijn Demeulenaere, a sound artist from Belgium, offered a one-to-one experience in complete darkness.

There were four pieces in the main theatre space. From Brazil, Marina Abib danced a passionate solo brimming with wild South American vibrancy.

An exploration of 'the mutual coexistence between dance and music' saw Joel O'Donoghue and Pete Yelding examine the quirks of London Underground while making noisy work of the word 'silence'.

If the danger for such bold explorations is self indulgence and tedium, Swallowfeet was not guilty. If the litmus test is which pieces will remain in the mind then Swedish-Chilean artist Marcella Steen, here working with Lisa Gustafsson, was a strong contender.

Ultimate Fighting, was a powerfully surreal experience that Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer would have applauded.

Swallowsfeet did what it said on the can.

Four stars.