Clowning, dance and a dash of danger in Cockfight
An exhilarating joyride of zany humour and totally unexpected laughs
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A deeply refreshing evening of surprises: Outlands from 2Faced Dance
A fascinating evening swept through with a fresh powerful wind of new experiences.
Ethereal, mesmerising, faultless: MacMillan’s Concerto
A superb programme brilliantly showcasing Birmingham Royal Ballet’s heritage
5 SOLDIERS: The Body is the Frontline
A tight, emotive evening that never strays into sentiment, never oversteps the mark
Great dancers but something missing: Nederlands Dans Theater
The choreography shows them as excellent dancers, nothing more
Crisp and bold: Spitfire Company in The Narrator
Has the makings of a formidable show, but doesn’t quite make it
Looking to the future: Time in Motion by The National Youth Ballet
Eight short ballets on the loose theme of a journey through time.
Two stories, two worlds and a masterpiece of staging: The Dreamer
Driven movement, a wonderful soundscape and terrific design
A marathon of extraordinary dance: Sacrifice by Iceland Dance Company
Ancient myth explored in cutting edge multimedia modernity