Insistent: Candoco in Beheld, and Set and Reset/Reset
One leaves the theatre admiring, but not uplifted – and somewhat tired from all the jarring insistence
Month: October 2016
Jerome Bel’s Gala
A celebration of self, a defiant challenge to restriction, and a moment of pure joy
The China National Peking Opera Company: The Legend of the White Snake
Another favourite from The China National Peking Opera Company
The China National Peking Opera Company: The General and the Prime Minister
Terrifically exciting. For once, the designation ‘spectacular’ is not misplaced.
Contradictions and oddities: Michael Clark’s to a simple rock ‘n’ roll…song
A sophisticated mastering of a particularly unique creative vision
From Outer Space to Vegas: Quang Kien Van’s Lunar Shadows
A look ahead to a new work exploring the all too pertinent themes of migration and displacement, identity and belonging
A feast for eyes and ears: Richard Alston Dance Company
Tastiest of the delights on offer is Tangent, yet another sparkling new work from Martin Lawrence
Love, magic and plots in David Bintley’s The Tempest
The magic arts, love, betrayal, ill treatment and a plot of revenge … a ballet that will appeal to all ages
TAO Dance Theatre in 6 and 8
They dipped, they twisted, they rolled their heads but to no avail. Fixed they were.