David Mead 
Sadler’s Wells, London November 3, 2016 DavidMead At nigh on two hours without an interval, Under Siege (十面埋伏, which literally translates as ‘ambush from ten sides’) by Yang Liping (simp. 杨丽萍/trad. 杨丽萍) is far too long. Indeed, it seems to have grown 20 minutes since the programme (which reckoned 100 minutes) was printed. Is she … Read more
This season, the Bolshoi Ballet can again be seen in cinemas across Britain
Cherkaoui, a master of creative movement, meets Noam Chomsky, a master of verbal dexterity
Major conference and performances, including premiere by ACE Dance and Music
Shenzhen Grand Theatre (深圳大劇院), China October 20, 2016 Joy Wang X. Y. Sometimes all that remains of an era is the art it leaves behind and sometimes it is dance that provides its enduring image, a symbolic memento both rooted in time and the transcendental. Watching the Shanghai Ballet (上海芭蕾舞團) in The White-Haired Girl (白毛女) … Read more
Pinocchio given new and refreshing life, and a depth rarely seen. One for all the family
When the invitation dropped into the Inbox, it was impossible to turn down…
A look ahead to a new work exploring the all too pertinent themes of migration and displacement, identity and belonging
Tastiest of the delights on offer is Tangent, yet another sparkling new work from Martin Lawrence
