Dance that flickers and dies: ŻfinMalta Dance Ensemble
They have some interesting young dancers but the programme did not serve them well.
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Richness and ingenious invention: Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
Matthew Bourne admits that this is his personal love letter to a life in theatre and dance. It really shows.
Mesmerising: Motionhouse in Scattered
At first sight, Scattered is most strongly characterised by its powerfully imaginative use of technology
Turning the theatre inside out: Familie Flöz’s Teatro Delusio
Peacock Theatre, London January 12, 2017 Maggie Foyer Familie Flöz are a rare treat. They turn the verb ‘mask’ into ‘reveal’ in magical fashion and in Teatro Delusio they turn the theatre inside out. We see the world of opera and ballet through the eyes of the backstage crew, a trio of old hands who … Read more
A gossamer-like Giselle: Alina Cojocaru with English National Ballet
Cojocaru produces a very fine dramatic contrast between the corporeal heroine and her corresponding Wili
English National Ballet’s Nutcracker delights
Katja Khaniukova, a Sugar Plum Fairy as sweet and Christmassy as you could wish for.
Matthew Bourne scores on all counts with The Red Shoes
“Brilliantly conceived.” “A personal triumph for Ashley Shaw.”
A Christmas tale well told: Scottish Ballet in Hansel & Gretel
The title characters are a dynamic and infectious pairing that hold together well the ballet’s delights
Tender is the night: Up & Down by Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg
Eifman packs more interest into the first five minutes as many choreographers do an entire evening.