What a roller coaster! Ants on a Leash knows how to tell a scary story! From the atmosphere to pacing to the ominous sound design, everything in The Dogs serves to ratchet up the tension. Even the brief flickers of laugh-out-loud humour provide just enough relief that Anya and team can crank up the dread even further. The prose is incredibly strong and sophisticated, and the performance is precisely calbirated to first charm and then unnerve. It's a masterclass on what can be achieved with simple elements running at top capacity. Plus, beneath all of the fearsome plotting, the raw emotional core of the piece feels urgent and meaningful.