Valentino Zucchetti talks Tales of Apollo and Hercules
Zucchetti notes that Greco-Roman mythology was rooted in his upbringing… “I want to use ballet to drive the story and shape the narrative”
Maggie Foyer
The Royal Ballet and Opera: Phaedra + Minotaur
In Minotaur… choreographer Kim Brandstrup has all he needs in three remarkable dance artists and an eloquent dance language.
Oedipus: Old Vic with Hofesh Shechter Company
The opening moment; a sudden blackout… wall of sound… dancers pulsing in muscular rhythm in cold hazy light sets the stage for a momentous drama.
Northern Ballet: Three Short Ballets
an emotional evening of dance. From the bittersweet melancholy of Rudi van Danzig’s Four Last Songs to the full-blooded passion of Mthuthuzeli November’s Fools with a fun interlude from Kristin McNally between, it was an evening to engage heart and soul.
Rosas: EXIT ABOVE – after the tempest/d’après la tempête/naar de storm
EXIT ABOVE is a theatrical happening but it is the sounds that linger rather than the movements.
Legacy at the Linbury
A celebration of black dancers past and present. “A packed evening of a dozen short dance works brimming with talent.”
Lost Dog: Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me)
Plenty of humour as Sharif Afifi portrays a God with all our human vulnerabilities.
Brandon Lawrence in South Africa
As he guests in Cape Town, Maggie Foyer speaks to Brandon Lawrence as he weighs up the pros and cons of making career defining choices
Sadler’s Wells East revealed
The auditorium is a model of versatility with many different configurations. There’s even a properly sprung dance floor in the foyer
Giselle debuts
Ahead of their debuts as Akram Khan’s Giselle, ENB’s Francesca Velicu and Ivana Bueno spoke to Maggie Foyer about getting into the role.
Wildly creative. Ambiguous Dance Company in The Belt – Past and Future
These Korean dancers are a force of nature. I love their audacity, their phenomenal energy and most of all, their wild, fantastic creativity