Akram Khan’s Gigenis: the generation of the Earth
A super hour or so of theatre, one in which bharatnatyam, kathak and kutiyattam come together with ease
London & SE
Pagrav Dance Company: Aunusthan
An impressive evening from an impressive company. Aunusthan means celebration’ and the show is certainly that.
The Royal Ballet: MADDADDAM
Wayne McGregor’s MADDADDAM certainly challenges… It’s a ballet that just needs time to percolate through one’s consciousness.
A journey of self-discovery: Islands by Shimmering Production
A compelling exploration that sees two dancers explore the cultural essence of their bodies as they seek to answer the questions, ‘Who am I?’ and ‘Who are we?’
Rosas: EXIT ABOVE – after the tempest/d’après la tempête/naar de storm
EXIT ABOVE is a theatrical happening but it is the sounds that linger rather than the movements.
Chunky Move: 4/4
The couples were never anything less that absolutely precise and perfectly in sync. It is quite mesmerising. For a while.
Beyond Borders – Afro Dance Xplosion
A real evening of celebration, one that lifted the spirits and gave much enjoyment.
Flawless: Past, Present, Future
The guys who make-up the company have a tight, clean, precision to their dancing, which makes for incredible group sequences
A tale of seasons gone awry and the power of children: Speedwell Dance’s The Mountain Witch
A interactive show and a tale of seasons gone awry and the power of children that will delight all ages.
Legacy at the Linbury
A celebration of black dancers past and present. “A packed evening of a dozen short dance works brimming with talent.”
Celebrating female bravery and heroism: Pagrav Dance Company’s ROOH: Within Her
A compelling celebration of female bravery and heroism focusing on stories from literature, folklore and Urja Desai Thakore’s own family history