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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Ladies and Gentlemen, Greenwich Dance – Review
A richly creative collaboration between costume, music and movement displays fierce talents at work.
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You Forgot The Mince, The Courtyard – Review
A heartfelt exploration of domestic abuse using varied theatrical devices.
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Romantic Revolution, London Palladium – Review
A unique evening at the theatre. The objective of bringing ballet to a more diverse audience is achieved, but possibly at the expense of a well put-together evening.
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ISHQ, Sadler’s Wells – Review
A wonderful folk tale that is told with thoughtfulness through dance. Unfortunately, the show doesn't pace the narrative well enough to earn the pathos that should be integral to the story.
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Plan B For Utopia, Pleasance Courtyard – Review
Pros: Strong physical performances and lovely music Cons: The theatre wasn’t big enough to house all our dreams Since the premiere of Joan Clevillé’s Plan B for Utopia in 2015, we’ve seen the referendum vote to leave the EU, the…
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One Step Before The Fall, Zoo Southside – Review
Pros: Powerful physical performance Cons: The relentlessly punishing choreography feels pointless at times On a thrust stage, performer Markéta Vacovská pushes herself to her physical limits as she explores the intensity of a boxer’s experience. Whirring limbs become a blur…
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Profundis, Zoo Southside – Review
Pros: Elegant, clever, playful choreography. Cons: Only thirty minutes long – perfect for the fringe, belongs in a joint billing elsewhere. Choreographer Roy Assaf’s open, flexible style of working has resulted in a confident collaboration with National Dance Company Wales…
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The Nature of Forgetting, Pleasance Courtyard – Review
A joyful and lovely piece on the poignant subject of memory, but pacing is unbearably slow at times.
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TutuMucky, ZOO Southside – Review
Thirty-five minutes of exhilarating, passionate dancing which makes a powerful statement.
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Mind-Goblin, Dance Base – Review
A meditative work with interesting moments and some strong images.