The China National Peking Opera Company: The General and the Prime Minister
Terrifically exciting. For once, the designation ‘spectacular’ is not misplaced.
UK
Contradictions and oddities: Michael Clark’s to a simple rock ‘n’ roll…song
A sophisticated mastering of a particularly unique creative vision
A feast for eyes and ears: Richard Alston Dance Company
Tastiest of the delights on offer is Tangent, yet another sparkling new work from Martin Lawrence
Love, magic and plots in David Bintley’s The Tempest
The magic arts, love, betrayal, ill treatment and a plot of revenge … a ballet that will appeal to all ages
TAO Dance Theatre in 6 and 8
They dipped, they twisted, they rolled their heads but to no avail. Fixed they were.
Exploring body and mind: Matthias Sperling’s Now That We Know
Sperling’s smooth movements match his psychedelic character and add to the hypnotic aura
Making dance come alive for young children: Wriggle Dance Theatre’s The Colour of Me
At times the youngsters laughed and laughed, but whisper it quietly, so did the adults
Avant Garde Dance ‘review the situation’ in Fagin’s Twist
An entertaining evening of dance and theatre with considerable appeal
Natalia Osipova explores the line between classical and contemporary
Free-flowing, seamless movement melts into itself as the dancers grow, leap and counter-balance.
Just Us Dance Theatre Platform
Bravely probing … unashamedly technique-intensive … a full and resonating emotional experience