Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonJune 20, 2022 Maggie Foyer In an atmosphere of celebration, enthusiasm and commitment, the students of Rambert School took to the Linbury stage (as part of the Next Generation Festival) in a programme dedicated to Lord John Sainsbury who, with his wife Anya, has given such sterling support to the … Read more
The company look in fine fettle. It was an evening that ran from emotionally intense and thoughtful to fizzling like the best English sparkling wine
Aggis is charismatic to the point of perplexing. Her spoken word shared a wide range of experiences and thoughts
The dramaturgy is excellent. If the success of a ballet is judged by how easy it is to follow without reading the synopsis, it is a winner.
The ensemble are terrific as they lead us into their dystopian world. There is some super imagery. But it is utterly perplexing
An extraordinary work that strips all external decoration and detail to find a precious kernel that is terrifying in its purity
It really does feel like the performers and rice are engaged in a duet… Our Labyrinth creates a sense of peace. It is a very absorbing experience.
While most sections capture the attention, the way the work wanders around with little obvious link between them, makes life difficult for the viewer
Features the intensity of Shechter’s signature ensemble work to an eclectic score that runs from his own throbbing creations to J.S Bach and Frank Sinatra
Drama and humour, a clear narrative, great characterisations, excellent corps de ballet scenes, and in Annalise Wainwright-Jones, a wonderful Anne
A sometimes gritty and thought-provoking evening, but also one that ends colourfully and joyously