Alexander Whitley Dance Company: Overflow
Hazy, dark, bleak, yet in many ways, beautiful. Relentless in all senses, including in the quality and precision of the five superb dancers
David Mead
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia: Snow Maiden
If Cinderella was a little short on classical steps, Snow Maiden certainly made up for it.
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia: Cinderella
A traditional spin on the well-known story and, although it takes a while to get going, the ballet makes a pleasant and sometimes interesting evening
Dance that’s transformative, playful and cathartic: A conversation with choreographer Richard Chappell
Richard Chappell’s Infinite Ways Home resumes touring in March. David Mead caught up with him to discuss the piece, and his approach to dance
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s new Don Quixote is a sunny winner
Superb designs and a revitalised company on top form. Technical fireworks and top-notch light comedy that will delight all. A winner all-round.
A triple bill of youthful power and energy from NDT 2
Whether the expressionism of Marco Goecke, modern classicism of Hans van Manen, or quirkiness of John Inger, they make dance come truly alive
Lost Dog’s A Tale of Two Cities
There are moments that are quite brilliant… funny, tender, dramatic. The show does zip by. But I suspect will delight and frustrate in equal measure
The urgency to live: Léa Tirabasso’s Starving Dingoes
Although human, there is an animalistic element to much of the choreography, which has a primitive feel to it.
An evening on the sofa: DONUTS by Extended Play
An evening out, but with an evening in feel. It’s cosy and comfortable. Dance and a story to curl up with, that makes you laugh, that makes you feel.
A chilling tale of love and revenge in dance theatre at its very best: Phantoms by Mark Bruce Company
Phantoms isn’t just a trip to the dark side, it’s a trip to its deepest depths. It’s hauntingly beautiful, cinematic dance theatre, and is quite simply terrific
Birmingham Royal Ballet 2022-2023 plans
Includes the UK premiere of Uwe Scholz’s best creations, his dramatic setting of Beethoven’s vibrant Seventh Symphony alongside world premieres and revivals