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.
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.
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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSmashed by Gandini Juggling at the Peacock Theatre was an absolute revelation, redefining the art of juggling and creating a spellbinding experience. From the moment the show began, I was transported into a world where juggling transcended its traditional circus roots and emerged as a true performing arts act.
Reading Time: 3 minutesImagine yourself sitting inside Sadler's Wells, enveloped in absolute darkness and serenity. A baritone voice begins to hum Shubert’s art songs filled with suspense and sorrow. Suddenly, your hearing becomes extraordinarily sharp, almost as keen as a beast's. You hear someone coughing, someone sighing, and another zipping up their jacket. You feel a bit annoyed: is the audience always this loud and noisy? This sensation creates awareness and alienation: you belong to a group sharing the same state—the audience—yet it is you who feels that such state is disturbing, preventing you from enjoying the show. You are alone.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSince September 2023, Sadler’s Wells’ Making Moves programme has engaged nearly 800 young people from 48 youth and school groups across the country, inspiring them to develop their own choreographic works. The programme provides participating groups with digital toolkits produced by professional dance artists connected with Sadler’s Wells. For its inaugural year these dance artists were Alesandra Seutin, Dannielle “Rhimes” Lecointe, Jordan Douglas and Oona Doherty.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIntense, sensual, poignant. Dangerously intriguing, A Streetcar Named Desire has continuously lured its audience for more than half a century. Years ago, Scottish Ballet transformed this Tennessee Williams classic into a ballet piece blending traditional ballet techniques with contemporary choreography and a modern jazz orchestra (scored by Peter Salem and performed by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra). Several years later, it revisits Sadler's Wells under the direction of Nancy Meckler and choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWalking into the minimalist theatre space, I was unsure what to expect as I selected my seats ahead of the performance for the Kontemporary Korea Double Bill.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDevised, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, and presented by New Adventures, Martin McCallum and Marc Platt, this show is an entertaining and beautiful interpretation of Tim Burton’s classic 1990 film.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe sat down with Lucy Glover who is Executive Producer and Lucy Bennett who is Co-Artistic Director of StopGap Dance Company.