Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
There is a lot of dancing but it does feel like one big number after another at times. And the choreography within them is very busy
Reviews
Kings International Ballet: The Nutcracker
A rather enjoyable, neatly choreographed, well-danced show… An animated party scene that brims with life, helped by a great deal of dancing
Fiddler on the Roof: a masterpiece and a musical for all times
A wonderful two-and-a-half-hours; a masterpiece of character and storytelling… Great music, great dance… a lot of heart… A show you will not forget.
Mountains and Seas – Song of Today
The ambitions of the creative team are unmistakable, and the sparks within these fragments may yet find a more cohesive form.
ZooNation and hip hop meet Charles Dickens in Ebony Scrooge
The dancing is terrific. Every single member of the cast bursts with energy and athleticism. Everything is so sharp, so precise, it takes your breath away
La Sylphide with the Bayerisches Staatsballett
Keller not only looks like an incarnation of the sylphs in the engravings of the ballet from the Romantic era, she also fills her creature with life
Birmingham Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
A ballet that wraps young and old alike in a warm, familiar fantasy, it’s a chance to snuggle down and forget the world outside for a couple of hours.
TanzLuzern: HOPE
Two pieces by young choreographers, both of whom have a special relationship with the company: Mthuthuzeli November and Phoebe Jewitt.
Adam Garcia’s Emerald Storm
A very enjoyable evening’s entertainment; a good night out… a little rough around the edges maybe, but then the urban feel is part of the fun
Ballet Black: Shadows
Ballet Black have had a difficult year having to relocate to West London. It doesn’t show in performance, however.
Gauthier Dance Juniors: Dream Team
All six dancers appeared in all four pieces, performing with class, commitment and bags of energy. Best, though was the way all connected with the audience