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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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…
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Stroke Odysseys, The Place – Review
Cathartic show in which professional performers work with a group of people who have suffered a stroke.
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Richard Alston Dance Company – Mid Century Modern, Sadler’s Wells- Review
Pros: A programme of finely tuned and fast-paced choreography which elicits technical and musical prowess. Cons: A characteristic as much as a con, but a little too repetitive in movement terms. This programme marks Richard Alston’s fiftieth year as…
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Candoco Dance Company Double Bill, Sadler’s Wells – Review
Contemporary dance at its best – exhilarating to watch, entertaining and thought-provoking.
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The Forecast, The Place – Review
Pros: Funny, witty, and beautifully performed Cons: A couple of sections felt too long Perhaps it’s a cliché, but they do say the English love to talk about the weather. However, they’re not so keen on discussing sexual matters, so…
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Macbeth, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
Well performed and beautifully designed, but it was style over substance with no new insights into this familiar play.
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Booby’s Bay, Finborough Theatre – Review
A quirky Cornish comedy-drama dealing with the housing crisis and the growing gap between the haves and have-nots. May contain sea shanties and traces of mackerel.
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Border Tales, The Place – Review
A clichéd portrayal of a Northern ‘bigoted homelander’ dealing with people from different cultural backgrounds. Worth seeing for the excellent and poignant music and dance.