Beyond Borders – Afro Dance Xplosion
A real evening of celebration, one that lifted the spirits and gave much enjoyment.
UK
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
Innovative, traditional, fun: Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana
There is a lot to like. It delights in so many ways. Filled with colour and energy, it’s guaranteed to put a smile on the face
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
Fairy Tales by POCKETART
Fairy Tales reckons with delusions; delusions of our past, or perhaps the tales we tell ourselves to survive the present.
RB Dance Company: Stories
The company’s eighteen dancers, all multi-talented, command the stage, the audience, and leave an indelible impression
The Royal Ballet in Encounters: Four Contemporary Ballets
For all the good work that goes before, the undoubted highlight of the evening is Crystal Pite’s The Statement.
Abby Z and the New Utility: Radioactive Practice
Mesmerising, infuriating, and riveting in turns, Radioactive Practice is an hour of almost completely silent physical exertion by six performers.
Lost Dog: Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me)
Plenty of humour as Sharif Afifi portrays a God with all our human vulnerabilities.