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: Waltz, Coronet Theatre
A haunting love story, exquisitely expressed through the languages of music, movement and bodies in space.
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Review: Age of Content, Sadler’s Wells East
A shocking depiction of our online lives that will give you plenty to reflect on, and a lot to enjoy.
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Review: Drum TAO – The Dream, Peacock Theatre
Drum TAO delivers an electrifying, visually striking, and masterfully executed performance that captivates audiences from start to finish. With their first-ever London stage appearance, this world-renowned Japanese drumming ensemble fuses tradition with contemporary flair, creating an artistically profound and entertaining…
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Review: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, Bristol Hippodrome
Not just one of the greatest pieces of dance, but one of the greatest pieces of theatre; inventive, emotive, charming and powerful.
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Review: Jasmin Vardimon Company NOW, Sadler’s Wells
An eloquent, entertaining and arresting work that captivates from start to finish.
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Review: Mariposa, The Place
A queer retelling of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, Mariposa brings a timeless story into the modern mindset with creative and dramatic storytelling through movement.
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Review: Deepstaria, Sadler’s Wells
A fascinating presentation of the latest technology alongside the startling strength and creativity of the Wayne McGregor Company.
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Review: Birdboy/United Fall, Sadler’s Wells
Irish choreographer Emma Martin’s London debut promises an all-ages tribute to the oddballs of the world but rather slides between the generation gaps.
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Review: Trash!, Peacock Theatre
A rhythmic revival at the recycling centre!
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Review: Vollmond, Sadler’s Wells
Those new to contemporary dance and experienced old hands should both flock to this example of dance theatre at its most universal and elemental.