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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Dido & Aeneas: Remixed, Redbridge Drama Centre – Review
Perfect theatre for those who enjoy hauntingly beautiful love stories.
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Quint-Essential, Peacock Theatre – Review
Pros: Striking design, beautiful dancing and a focus on building new audiences Cons: Sometimes felt more like a PR stunt than it should have done The New English Ballet Theatre is a young ‘neoclassical’ ballet company whose (admirable) mission is…
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Princess, Lost Theatre – Review
Pros: Well-executed choreography Cons: The ‘princess’ failed to connect with the audience Do not be fooled by the title – Stuart Saint’s Princess is an unconventional tale of feminism expressed through movement and an electro-pop soundtrack. Not expecting a dance…
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Lunar Shadows, Greenwich Dance – Review
A strong and unique dance piece examining displacement.
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Quint-essential, Peacock Theatre – Review
A fun, easy-to-consume show that would be great for anyone looking to give something new a go; a production that allows you to sample a range of ballet to work out what you may want to see more of.
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Follow Suit, Camden People’s Theatre -Review
The failings of big business are exposed without a word of polemic in this subtle, hilarious and ultimately shocking exposé of the world of high finance.
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Pinocchio, Sadler’s Wells – Review
A spectacular world of gimmicks and magic, designed to appeal to the whole family.
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Inter_rupted, Barbican – Review
Pros: A brilliant and dizzying display of dance that captivates and leaves an imprint, with a splendid illuminated set and percussive elements. Cons: For those uninitiated in dance it may be difficult to engage with, since there is not much…
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Rewind Forward, Sadler’s Wells Theatre – Review
An accomplished evening of new and established work by an ambitious, energetic young company.
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Fagin’s Twist, The Place – Review
The translation of a Victorian novel into the modern language of contemporary dance and computer-generated music.