Abby Z and the New Utility: Radioactive Practice
Mesmerising, infuriating, and riveting in turns, Radioactive Practice is an hour of almost completely silent physical exertion by six performers.
London & SE
Lost Dog: Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me)
Plenty of humour as Sharif Afifi portrays a God with all our human vulnerabilities.
National Dance Company Wales: Frontiers
National Dance Company Wales attack movement without undermining its lyricism, striking a balance between power and ease that is truly admirable.
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.
Richard Chappell Dance: Hot House
“Incredible dancing, the sheer fluidity of which almost defies description”
Chicos Mambo in Tutu (and a lot more!)
The highly entertaining show also lovingly mocks acrobatic, contemporary and rhythmic dance. There’s a take on Dirty Dancing, and much more.
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
Jazz Conversations with BOP Jazz Theatre Company
A double bill of ‘Footprints in Jazz’ and ‘Touches of Miles’, both accompanied by live jazz musicians, adding panache and class to the evening.
Qudus Onikeku & The QDance Company: Re:Incarnation
High level energy, intense colour and loud sound! A non-stop assault on the senses!
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
Compelling: Akram Khan’s Giselle
Erina Takahashi brought to her rendition of Giselle, a delicacy, intimacy, and freshness… searing dramatisation of the doomed woman