Humanhood: Infinite
A work that draws you in; a work where you can just sit and admire its power and beauty, or let you mind wander into thoughts about the cosmos
A work that draws you in; a work where you can just sit and admire its power and beauty, or let you mind wander into thoughts about the cosmos
Artistic director Kevin Finnan’s works are always deeply thought, but I’m not sure any has reached out and touched as Hidden.
While certainly a romantic story of two lovers, Romeo and Juliet is also a tale haunted by death, which Bobrov emphasises throughout.
The return of Black Sabbath – The Ballet and Don Quixote, and of The Green Table in a fabulous triple bill, plus a gala for Sir Peter Wright
Marianela Nuñez’s several-years-later Act III pas de deux with Lukas Bjørneboe Brændsrød’s Prince Gremin was a thing of sublime beauty
“It’s a very personal show for me,” says Kevin Finnan about Hidden. “I have very strong feelings about the things we see around the world.”
Anna Rose O’Sullivan projected a gentle, modest, sweet Cinderella… her dance with the broom was wonderfully wistful and full of longing
There are plenty of the usual handstands and tumbling… But what is really memorable is the ease with which the performers fly through the air.
This much needed new production looks a treat… Paul Pyant’s video design is very good… Dick Bird’s sets are glorious… Act Two is a riot of colour
Creates a fantasy of world that delights and entertains from start to finish with its fine storytelling, choreography… and a lot of excellent dancing.
Most magnificent of all, is Harrison Dowzell as The Swan… Quite unforgettable. Whether in bird form… or as The Stranger at the Act 3 ball