London & SE
Pina Bausch sunny side up: Masurca Fogo
Lisbon in snapshot, the work is infused with sensual warmth, the heady perfume of flowers and the sea
Dance that flickers and dies: ŻfinMalta Dance Ensemble
They have some interesting young dancers but the programme did not serve them well.
Turning the theatre inside out: Familie Flöz’s Teatro Delusio
Peacock Theatre, London January 12, 2017 Maggie Foyer Familie Flöz are a rare treat. They turn the verb ‘mask’ into ‘reveal’ in magical fashion and in Teatro Delusio they turn the theatre inside out. We see the world of opera and ballet through the eyes of the backstage crew, a trio of old hands who … Read more
A gossamer-like Giselle: Alina Cojocaru with English National Ballet
Cojocaru produces a very fine dramatic contrast between the corporeal heroine and her corresponding Wili
English National Ballet’s Nutcracker delights
Katja Khaniukova, a Sugar Plum Fairy as sweet and Christmassy as you could wish for.
Matthew Bourne scores on all counts with The Red Shoes
“Brilliantly conceived.” “A personal triumph for Ashley Shaw.”
Tender is the night: Up & Down by Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg
Eifman packs more interest into the first five minutes as many choreographers do an entire evening.
Ballet Cymru meets Roald Dahl in Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs
Amusing moments but underpowered