High octane action as circus meets the Wild West in Cirque Éloize’s Saloon
Hugely entertaining. Moments of humour, intrigue and drama too
Peacock Theatre
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
National Ballet of China in The Peony Pavilion
Earth and heaven are united as peony petals rain from the sky. Beautiful
Quint-essential, five new ballets from New English Ballet Theatre
Peacock Theatre, London November 9, 2016 Charlotte Kasner It may seem like an odd choice to open a programme with a piece about falling asleep but Marcelino Sambé’s Land of Nod piques the interest throughout. He sets some fiendish choreography for his dancers and the combination of music by Nathan Halpern and Yann Tiersen, and … Read more
Dance writers dancing! A Quintessential ‘ballet boot camp’
When the invitation dropped into the Inbox, it was impossible to turn down…
The China National Peking Opera Company: The Legend of the White Snake
Another favourite from The China National Peking Opera Company
The China National Peking Opera Company: The General and the Prime Minister
Terrifically exciting. For once, the designation ‘spectacular’ is not misplaced.
Intoxicating: Familie Floz in Teatro Delusio
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh August 23, 2016 David Mead It takes a lot to fill the Grand at the Pleasance Courtyard. It’s a huge venue. But Berlin-based Familie Flöz did just that and more at this year’s Fringe with Teatro Delusio, 90 minutes of intoxicating mime and puppetry full of wonderful characters; clowning, slapstick and more … Read more
Shakespeare meets Tang Xianzu: Coriolanus and Du Liniang
“A captivating work that reminds us of the power of cultural ties … leaves one mesmerised”