A good alternative to traditional methods of passing on astronomical concepts is to use a 'collateral' story that catches the public's attention. It may also simultaneously give a vital opportunity to awaken the critical faculty that often seems so perilously close to extinction these days. The recipe is simple: nothing but an actor or actress, his/her voice and hands, and a script on a topic of wide popular interest, with bits of magic and humour. A live example was shown during the Meeting (see the webcast). The text of that performance is presented in this paper, followed by an analysis and discussion of the proposed resource.