Life and death, the worldly and otherworldly: Asun Noales’ La mort I la donzella
The passage from life to death, premature death, the pain and dismay after the death of beloved ones…the fragility of life…
Reviews
A delicious confection: The Tokyo Ballet in The Nutcracker
Akira Akiyama allies strength with a lovely soft delicacy. She finds remarkable lightness is everything as she speaks with her whole body
Light, shadow, and balloons in three by Philippe Saire
Vittorio Bertolli and Philippe Chosson were remarkably expressive in Hocus Pocus and Vacuum, works that both make great use of light and darkness
Double Arc Dance: Grown Men Keep Breaking My Heart
An emotional tour de force from Joey Barton and Kennedy Junior Muntanga with vulnerability and coping mechanisms very much on display.
Thomas Hauert & ZOO: Efeu
Mercat de les Flors, BarcelonaJanuary 20, 2023 At the end of a sunny day, as most Barcelona days are, even in winter, Swiss dancer Thomas Hauert and his company ZOO performed at the beautiful La Casa de la Danza, better known as Mercat de les Flors, the city’s theatre dedicated to showing contemporary dance. Founded … Read more
The woman inside the dress: David Glass Ensemble in The Brides
Sometimes provocative, sometimes, shocking, sometimes amusing, certainly challenging. A work full of strength, desperation and beauty
Gandini Juggling: The Games We Play
A fun, playful, informative but above all celebratory hour in the company of Gandini Juggling, known for their combining juggling with dance.
A magical evening: English National Ballet’s Swan Lake
Emma Hawes’ Odette is the stuff from which dreams are spun: a wonderful combination of imposing lines and tender vulnerability.
The Nutcracker at the Royal Albert Hall
A Nutcracker that provides all that is expected in an entertaining evening that left the audience very happy.
A rollercoaster of feelings: LOST TRACK by Sommer Ulrickson
An excellent show. Relational dynamics abound. Jealousy, flirting, fun, excitement, make-outs, clashes, displeasure and mixed feelings are showcased