Far From The Norm: BLKDOG
An often brutal, yet strangely often beautiful in its way, commentary on childhood experiences and feelings; on the youth of today as they struggle
David Mead
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Luna
A ballet of fine intentions. A ballet of plenty of fine moments that, at times, is quite powerful. But also one in need of stronger thread to hold it together
National Ballet of Canada in Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada
Angel’s Atlas by Crystal Pite doesn’t just speak to the viewer, it doesn’t just reach out and touch, it digs deep inside to find the soul.
Luna: a new ballet inspired by the women of Birmingham
David Mead talks to Wubkje Kuindersma and Seeta Patel, two of the five female choreographers for BRB’s new ‘Luna’
The Royal Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
The opening performance was a triumph for Viola Pantuso in the title role. She felt real. Alert and bright-eyed… always gentle and courteous
A sunny evening with Birmingham Royal Ballet’s La Fille mal gardée
Fine, bright, happy dancing, great characterisations, Osbert Lancaster’s brilliantly sunny designs. Even a super-cute pony. A real heart-warming evening.
Romeo and Juliet comes home: Northern Ballet at Stratford-upon-Avon
Ballet returns to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre with Romeo and Juliet. “It’s fabulous to see it again and its Northern Ballet at their best.”
Green Shoots: Acosta Danza Yunior makes a vibrant UK debut
The dancers are outstanding… they brought youthful energy and zest to the stage… outstanding, always fluid partnering, and depth of emotion
Irresistible: Scottish Dance Theatre in The Flock & Moving Cloud
A super evening. The finale of Moving Cloud is one of the most joyous five minutes or so I’ve witnessed on stage in a long time
Ghost Ships brings history to life
A look ahead with Nancy Hirst (Icon Theatre) and Amina Khayyam (Amina Khayyam Dance Company) to Ghost Ships at Historic Dockyard Chatham
ZooNation: The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
The narrative itself is thin. But who cares when the characterisation is so good, the dancing so terrific, and the energy levels so stratospheric.