REVIEW: Traplord
Reading Time: 2 minutes"Traplord," staged at Aviva Studios in Manchester, is a show that masterfully creates an atmospheric, almost immersive experience from the moment it begins.
Category contemporary
In Conversation with Philippe Lafeuille
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe sat down with Artistic Director of the company, Chicos Mambos, ahead of their show TUTU coming to the Peacock Theatre, Sadler's Wells 1-5th October. Created by Philippe Lafeuille, this family-friendly show features an all-male cast of six dancers adorned in ever-changing, flamboyant costumes.
REVIEW: Afrique en Cirque
Reading Time: 2 minutesDaring acrobatics and soulful afro jazz fusion sounds Illustrate the daily life in Guinea. For a brief 90 mins we are transported from the South Bank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth hall to the streets of Guinea to witness the bustling lives of fisherman, market workers and construction workers in an energetic circus display of strength and joy. Cirque Kalabante is a west African circus company created by Yamoussa Bangoura who choreographs and designs their shows, This show marks their first time in London, and it is not to be missed.
REVIEW: Anton and Giovanni: Together
Reading Time: 2 minutes As a lifetime fan of Strictly Come Dancing, I was excited about seeing two of its most beloved stars, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, live with “more fun, more dance, more song, and even more entertainment.
REVIEW: Acosta Danza’s Carmen
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is our first encounter with Carlos's brand new, now two-act adaptation of Carmen, which he developed from his one-act production in 2015, based on Bizet's opera score.
REVIEW: Dance Revolutionaries
Reading Time: 2 minutesDance Revolutionaries offers audiences the opportunity to envelope themselves into the world of renowned choreographers Kenneth MacMillan and Robert Cohan.
REVIEW: Ballet Black: HEROES
Reading Time: 2 minutesA gorgeous double bill of new work ushered in the 30th anniversary of the Festival Theatre this week. Ballet Black graced the stage with two exceptional and vastly different pieces If At First and The Waiting Game in its new show, HEROES. This small but mighty company of nine showcased the best of dance for the modern age without skimping on technical prowess.
REVIEW: Yerbagüena (Bright Dark)
Reading Time: 2 minutesConceived and choreographed by renowned flamenco dancer Eva Yerbabuena, with musical direction and guitar by Paco Jarana, dancer Christian Lozano, percussionist Daniel Suarez, and a singing ensemble (Segundo Falcon, Antonio "El Turry," Miguel Ortega, and Manuel de Gines), Yerbagüena (Bright Dark) is a flamenco piece that is simultaneously traditional and experimental, skillful and powerful, sensual and mind-blowing.
REVIEW: YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan/Hinori – The Wings of Phoenix
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s a feast for drummers, rhythm lovers, and all those seeking to rejuvenate their spirits after a long, tiring day. Directed by Masa Ogawa, Hinori: The Wings of Phoenix showcases the pinnacle of Japanese Taiko performance, offering a pure, ultimate display of showmanship that audiences will both enjoy and respect. Toured in 2019 before the pandemic, the show’s name symbolically reflects London’s welcome to Yamato’s nirvana, or conversely, Yamato’s celebration of London’s survival.
REVIEW: Nadiya & Kai: Behind The Magic
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis week Edinburgh's residents were treated to a night of glitz and glamour straight from the set of Strictly Come Dancing. Following their hit show in 2023, Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington bring us a look behind the scenes of what goes into the showstopping dances through the ages.