Lydia Wharf sees the latest from Louise Lecavalier – She’s an icon. She owes you nothing. Yet somehow she gives you everything, in her own inimitable style. TitleDanses VagabondesCompanyLouise … [Read more...] about Review: Louise Lecavalier in Danses Vagabondes – death by a thousand cuts
Review: Alexander Whitley Double Bill, Mirror and Rite of Spring – missing the point?
Lydia Wharf sees Alexander Whitley's double bill and appreciates his rich, interesting vocabulary, but, although enjoyable, she remains disappointed. TitleMirror | Rite of SpringCompanyAlexander … [Read more...] about Review: Alexander Whitley Double Bill, Mirror and Rite of Spring – missing the point?
Review: Akram Khan’s Giselle with English National Ballet – a triumph and danced with skill and understanding by an impressive cast
Lydia Wharf sees Akram Khan’s Giselle, and ten years on is moved to tears by this overwhelmingly enjoyable ballet. TitleGiselleCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueLondon ColiseumDate15 January … [Read more...] about Review: Akram Khan’s Giselle with English National Ballet – a triumph and danced with skill and understanding by an impressive cast
Review: Béjart Ballet with new works by Riva&Repele and Andonis Foniadakis – big, bold visions
Lydia Wharf sees Béjart Ballet Lausanne in a triple bill with works by Riva&Repele, Andonis Foniadakis and Maurice Béjart and finds "a company looking forward with confidence". TitleOskar | Real … [Read more...] about Review: Béjart Ballet with new works by Riva&Repele and Andonis Foniadakis – big, bold visions
Review: Joburg Ballet in a mixed bill – Communion of Light
Lydia Wharf sees Joburg Ballet at the Royal Opera House's Linbury Theatre in "Communion of Light" – a fulsome and very promising evening’s work. TitleCommunion of LightCompanyJoburg … [Read more...] about Review: Joburg Ballet in a mixed bill – Communion of Light
Review: Hofesh Shechter’s Theatre of Dreams – “it’s nothing short of epic”
Lydia Wharf sees Hofesh Shechter’s Theatre of Dreams: "I feel moved and changed for experiencing it, in the same deeply held way as I might carry something of my dreams with me beyond … [Read more...] about Review: Hofesh Shechter’s Theatre of Dreams – “it’s nothing short of epic”
Review: London City Ballet’s Resurgence – energising and optimistic, sensitive yet bold
Lydia Wharf sees London City Ballet's London debut with ‘Resurgence’ – LCB seems to have struck upon a delicate equilibrium here – one that honours its past without being weighed down by … [Read more...] about Review: London City Ballet’s Resurgence – energising and optimistic, sensitive yet bold
Royal Ballet and Dance Theatre of Harlem look at Black Dancers in Ballet
Black Dancers in Ballet – Sharing a Rich Trans-Atlantic History Lydia Wharf attends 'Black Dancers in Ballet' with The Royal Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Jacobs Pillow and the Black British … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet and Dance Theatre of Harlem look at Black Dancers in Ballet
[Review] Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands – seasonal magic without getting tangled in the tinsel
Lydia Wharf sees Edward Scissorhands in London: "a visual treat – sophisticated and enjoyable with a wry sense of humour." TitleEdward Scissorhands CompanyNew Adventures VenueSadler's Wells, … [Read more...] about [Review] Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands – seasonal magic without getting tangled in the tinsel