An absolute treat: London Children’s Ballet in Snow White
Costumes and sets are colourful, simple and very effective… having live music is a joy… The standard was, on the whole, most impressive.
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Unbreakable by the Soweto Skeleton Movers
Mesmerising. A thoroughly engaging evening. I strongly recommend that you catch The Skeleton Movers if their UK tour comes anywhere near you.
Akram Khan’s Jungle Book reimagined
A complete experience. And a very important message delivered in a magnificent way.
On the And, honouring the legacy of Sir Robert Cohan
On the And, is an apt title. The intake of breath that precipitates the rush of energy and action brings memories flooding back
Tom Dale Company in Surge and Sub:Version
Digital meets dance plus music and visuals. A double bill that is a superb evening of total theatre.
Turn It Out with Tiler Peck and Friends
Four diverse pieces including ballet meeting tap in Time Spell, although the highlight is William Forsythe’s The Barre Project (Blake Works II)
Dada Masilo’s The Sacrifice
Masilo weaves her heritage Tswana dance with contemporary in this highly enjoyable production that lingers and feeds the soul.
Providing opportunities for young dancers: The Performance Platform
A look at a new initiative giving young dancers the experience of performing at a vocational level on stage, and to be seen by schools and directors
Varna International Ballet: Giselle and Swan Lake
The staging may be a little thin, but Varna International Ballet have some fine dancers, including Briton Claire Gillard who took the lead in both shows
Rambert’s Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
It is entertaining and undoubtedly Peaky. It will send most Peaky fans away very happy, even if it doesn’t teach us much that we didn’t already know.
A celebratory showcase: Ballet Icons Gala
Fifteen pieces, from familiar showpiece pas de deux to less well-known duets and solos… A celebratory showcase for all that is great about dance.