Dance
From ballet to physical theatre, some of the most powerful performances are all about movement. We’re not experts in dance by any means, but we’re always willing to give it a go and you’ll find our honest and unpretentious opinions here.
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Review: Remembering The Oscars, The Peacock Theatre
A dazzling dance spectacular
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Review: When Jazz meets Flamenco, Lilian Baylis Studio (Sadler’s Wells)
the flamenco being the absolute star
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Review: The Return, online @ The Cockpit
A breath-taking show using music and movement
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Beats On Pointe, Peacock Theatre – Review
If you’re into dance, the Peacock should be on your radar. It plays host to some of the most original productions around, yes. But just as importantly, it gives you an up-close-and-personal view of that all-important footwork from virtually every…
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The Idiot, Print Room at the Coronet – Review
Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Idiot revolves around Prince Myshkin (Saburo Teshigawara), a young man who returns to Russia, having spent four years in a Swiss clinic to treat his epilepsy. Soon, his good spirit and innocence clash with the dirt and…
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To Be Me, Laban Theatre – Review
Two works engaged with the personal yet universal issues of gender and identity, with strong sound design and excellent performances.
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Medusa, Sadlers Wells – Review
Pros: The thought that went into the movement, the production, set, music, costume. Brilliantly executed, bringing serious topics to the forefront to force us as a society to address them. Cons: Although the movement was amazing to watch, at points…
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Stick By Me, Dancebase, Edinburgh Fringe. Review
Pros: Lovely gentle comedy Cons: Very much a children’s show – possibly overly simplistic for accompanying adults. Friendship and treasuring the little things are the themes of this charming silent comedy for children ages 3-6. Andy Manley is a warm…
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Half me, Half You @ Tabard Theatre, Review
It may say Trump and America on the label, but this superbly written play could as easily be examining the world being created by Brexit, and for that reason, it is well worth the time of anyone who cares about…
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Smack That (a conversation), The Barbican – Review
Pros: Inventive and inclusive dance theatre. A moving and necessary exploration of domestic violence. Cons: While the piece’s educational mission can’t be faulted, it could have explored the psychology of the subject matter more creatively. ‘Welcome to the party!’ Music…