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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Lady Macbeth: Unsex Me Here, Dance Base – Review
A sophisticated piece of psychological dance theatre performed with real excellence.
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Kin, Underbelly Circus Hub – Review
Hugely entertaining and superbly performed, this piece thoughtfully and poetically translates universal themes into the visual language of contemporary circus.
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Out – Underbelly @ Edinburgh Fringe – Review
Pros: Great music and sound, riveting movement, a lot of vitamin C Cons: More guidance about context before the show would have enhanced the experience. We filed into the space as two performers (one male, one female) danced beside each…
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Men & Girls Dance, Tate Britain – Review
A charming dance work from accomplished yet unaffected performers.
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Mimeomia, Theatre Utopia – Review
Lots of potential for development, perfect for those who love indie physical theatre pieces.
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Escape 2 , Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
Pros: Preternaturally strong aerialists are a joy to watch. Cons: Amateur production values and a lack of clear concept. I was curious and excited about this little venue – sometimes the most unassuming places are the best finds. When I…
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Tangent, Chacony, Gypsy Mixture – Sadler’s Wells
Well-choreographed and well-performed, this stunning evening is contemporary dance at its best.
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Four Corners – Stratford Circus Arts Centre – Review
Pros: Exceptional performances from all and some stunning design elements. Cons: If you are not one for physical theatre then perhaps this isn’t the show for you. Though I knew there was a theatre in Stratford, I’m ashamed to say…
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Transitions, Trinity Laban – Review
Intriguing and watchable choreography served these talented emerging dancers well, but their professionalism was diminished slightly by the college atmosphere.
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Tightrope, Lyric Hammersmith – Review
An awe-inspiring circus show with truly amazing able-bodied and disabled artists performing together.