Matthew Paluch sees Thick & Tight, the Manchester Collective, and CHAINES in Papillons – work that speaks but doesn't shout. TitlePapillonsCompanyThick & Tight | Manchester Collective | … [Read more...] about Review: Thick & Tight in Papillons – performers and friends; a brilliantly creative space to reside in
Review: The Great Chevalier with the diva-ish enfant terrible and Artistic Director of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg
Matthew Paluch sees The Great Chevalier, in which the diva-ish Mr Chevalier shares the stage with his company's Executive Director Simone Mousset, in a work often uncomfortably close to … [Read more...] about Review: The Great Chevalier with the diva-ish enfant terrible and Artistic Director of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg
The Royal Ballet School looks to the future as it celebrates its 100th anniversary
Matthew Paluch attended a Royal Ballet School Centenary Insight Day. Like the school's founder, Ninette de Valois, he believes we need more than feelings; we need intelligence. 2026 is the … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet School looks to the future as it celebrates its 100th anniversary
Interview: Instagram’s Ballet Moods – saying it like it is
There's a certain kind of laughter that can't be replicated – it's part shock/part humour. Enter the room Ballet Moods; an Instagram account that's been saying it like it is for the past … [Read more...] about Interview: Instagram’s Ballet Moods – saying it like it is
Review: Dutch National Ballet’s triple bill – Paquita | Carmen | 5 Tangos
Matthew Paluch sees Dutch National Ballet in Paquita | Carmen | 5 Tangos – we lucked out with the brilliant casting. TitlePaquita | Carmen | 5 TangosCompanyDutch National BalletVenueHet … [Read more...] about Review: Dutch National Ballet’s triple bill – Paquita | Carmen | 5 Tangos
Review: Nederlands Dans Theater’s double bill, Wildsong
Matthew Paluch sees Jan Martens' KID IN A CANDY SHOP and Marcos Morau's Horses with Nederlands Dans Theater – dancers of unquestionable commitment and style. TitleWildsong – KID IN A CANDY SHOP | … [Read more...] about Review: Nederlands Dans Theater’s double bill, Wildsong
Review: Contrasts – Paris Opera Ballet perform works by Trisha Brown, David Dawson, and Imre and Marne van Opstal
Matthew Paluch sees the Paris Opera Ballet in Contrasts – a dialogue of styles and executions that makes for a heady night. TitleContrasts – Trisha Brown | David Dawson | Imre, Marne van … [Read more...] about Review: Contrasts – Paris Opera Ballet perform works by Trisha Brown, David Dawson, and Imre and Marne van Opstal
Review: Paris Opera Ballet in Roland Petit’s Notre-Dame de Paris
Matthew Paluch sees Paris Opera Ballet in Notre-Dame de Paris and was appreciative, but not affected by Roland Petit's ballet. TitleNotre-Dame de ParisCompanyParis Opera BalletVenueOpéra Bastille, … [Read more...] about Review: Paris Opera Ballet in Roland Petit’s Notre-Dame de Paris
Review: Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes – distinct, visually arresting and magical
Matthew Paluch sees Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures The Red Shoes – Lez Brotherston’s sets and costumes are a wonder, the dancers are gifted, it won't disappoint. TitleThe Red ShoesCompanyNew … [Read more...] about Review: Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes – distinct, visually arresting and magical
Review: Wayne McGregor’s Infinite Bodies and On the Other Earth in London
Not many artists get solo exhibitions, let alone two, so kudos to Wayne McGregor once again. Somerset House is showing two McGregor exhibitions currently: Infinite Bodies in-house and On the Other … [Read more...] about Review: Wayne McGregor’s Infinite Bodies and On the Other Earth in London
Review: The Royal Ballet is back with The Nutcracker – the magic really sings
Matthew Paluch sees The Nutcracker with the Royal Ballet and Opera – top-notch entertainment of quality, where the gold sparkles more than anywhere else. TitleThe NutcrackerCompanyThe Royal … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet is back with The Nutcracker – the magic really sings
Review: Shiraz by Armin Hokmi – an exercise in minimalism, repetition and patience
Matthew Paluch sees Armin Hokmi's Shiraz – there should be a difference between research and a finished work. TitleShiraz CompanyArmin HokmiVenueLilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells, LondonDate15 … [Read more...] about Review: Shiraz by Armin Hokmi – an exercise in minimalism, repetition and patience
Review: Deciphers by Jean Abreu and Naishi Wang – not of any great interest
Matthew Paluch sees Deciphers with Jean Abreu and Naishi Wang – more self-aware art installation than genuine dance piece. TitleDeciphersCompanyJean Abreu DanceVenueThe Coronet Theatre, LondonDate24 … [Read more...] about Review: Deciphers by Jean Abreu and Naishi Wang – not of any great interest
Review: Dam Van Huynh’s Exquisite Noise – the power of dissent when used for a valuable cause
Matthew Paluch, armed with earplugs, sees (and hears) Dam Van Huynh’s Exquisite Noise... and emerges unscathed. TitleExquisite NoiseCompanyVan Huynh CompanyVenueThe Place, LondonDate10 October … [Read more...] about Review: Dam Van Huynh’s Exquisite Noise – the power of dissent when used for a valuable cause
Review: English National Ballet’s R:Evolution – not one for the books
Matthew Paluch sees an alternative cast to that of opening night in ENB’s mixed bill – but something was missing? Title42nd StreetCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueSadler's Wells, LondonDate8 … [Read more...] about Review: English National Ballet’s R:Evolution – not one for the books
Review: Brigadoon at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – the show is a marvel
Matthew Paluch sees Drew McOnie’s spot-on production of Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon with energised and genuine choreography and great performances. TitleBrigadoon CompanyRegent’s Park Open Air … [Read more...] about Review: Brigadoon at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – the show is a marvel
Review: Young Creatives showcase for fledgling dancemakers
Matthew Paluch sees Young Creatives, part of One Dance UK, for 16 to 20-year-old choreographers, but was expecting more. TitleYoung CreativesCompanyOne Dance UKVenueLilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's … [Read more...] about Review: Young Creatives showcase for fledgling dancemakers
Review: Sharon Eyal’s R.O.S.E – the gimmick outshone the material
Matthew Paluch sees R.O.S.E by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar – I appreciate Eyal’s movement language, but it didn't go anywhere new or exploratory. TitleR.O.S.ECompanySharon Eyal, Gai Behar, Young and … [Read more...] about Review: Sharon Eyal’s R.O.S.E – the gimmick outshone the material
Review: Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet – elevated by a brilliant creative team
Matthew Paluch sees Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet – spot-on costume design, ingenious set, and choreographer Paul Roberts is a master of all trades. TitleQuadrophenia, a Mod BalletCompanySadler’s Wells, … [Read more...] about Review: Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet – elevated by a brilliant creative team
Review: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets – A Triple Bill in Regent’s Park
Matthew Paluch sees Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets – unquestionable energy and commitment but a missed opportunity. TitleRodgers & Hammerstein's Dream Ballets - A Triple … [Read more...] about Review: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets – A Triple Bill in Regent’s Park
Review: Simone Grøtte’s GLEMT / FORGOTTEN – potent and powerful
Matthew Paluch sees Simone Grøtte’s GLEMT / FORGOTTEN at the Oslo Opera House – the kind of calibre we'd love to see in London on a more regular basis. TitleGLEMT / FORGOTTENCompanySimone … [Read more...] about Review: Simone Grøtte’s GLEMT / FORGOTTEN – potent and powerful
Review: Holly Blakey’s A Wound with Teeth & Phantom – whimsical wandering and militant drilling
Matthew Paluch sees Holly Blakey’s A Wound with Teeth & Phantom – "space to wander and wonder, and punchy dance that hits like a truck" TitleA Wound with Teeth & PhantomCompanyHolly … [Read more...] about Review: Holly Blakey’s A Wound with Teeth & Phantom – whimsical wandering and militant drilling
Review: Julie Cunningham & Company in CROW and Pigeons – an impressive double bill, authentic, rigorous, conscientious and brave
Matthew Paluch sees Julie Cunningham & Company in CROW and Pigeons: the work has very little equal competition in the UK dance scene. TitleCROW / PigeonsCompanyJulie Cunningham & … [Read more...] about Review: Julie Cunningham & Company in CROW and Pigeons – an impressive double bill, authentic, rigorous, conscientious and brave
Review: Trisha Brown Dance Company in London… heaven!
Matthew Paluch sees the Trisha Brown Dance Company in Noé Soulier's "hugely satisfying" In the Fall and Trisha Brown's "brilliant" Working Title in the Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels … [Read more...] about Review: Trisha Brown Dance Company in London… heaven!
Review: Léa Tirabasso’s In the Bushes – a very bizarre trip
Matthew Paluch sees Léa Tirabasso’s In the Bushes at The Place in London – "There's only so much absurdity, in the form of horny lemmings, I can take." TitleIn the BushesCompanyLéa TirabassoVenueThe … [Read more...] about Review: Léa Tirabasso’s In the Bushes – a very bizarre trip
Review: Natalia Osipova at the Linbury Theatre – Graham, Strømgren, Ashton
Matthew Paluch sees Natalia Osipova in three pieces at the Royal Ballet and Opera’s Linbury Theatre with Marcelino Sambé and Christopher Akrill. TitleMartha Graham - Errand into the MazeFrederick … [Read more...] about Review: Natalia Osipova at the Linbury Theatre – Graham, Strømgren, Ashton
Review: Wayne McGregor’s Deepstaria – failing to keep monotony at bay
Matthew Paluch sees Wayne McGregor’s Deepstaria but finds little choreographic value, except for two strong moments – one powerfully sensitive – in a sea of sameness. TitleDeepstaria CompanyCompany … [Read more...] about Review: Wayne McGregor’s Deepstaria – failing to keep monotony at bay
Review: Pina Bausch’s Vollmond – you’ve got to see it to believe it
Matthew Paluch sees Pina Bausch’s Vollmond – "Two hours of unpredictable, avant-garde work ranging from nonchalant comedy turns to pure dance." TitleVollmondCompanyTanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch + … [Read more...] about Review: Pina Bausch’s Vollmond – you’ve got to see it to believe it
Review: The Royal Ballet’s Onegin – Lauren Cuthbertson and Ryoichi Hirano give the performance of a decade
Matthew Paluch sees Lauren Cuthbertson and Ryoichi Hirano in Onegin with The Royal Ballet – "it's high octane drama" TitleOneginCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate10 … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet’s Onegin – Lauren Cuthbertson and Ryoichi Hirano give the performance of a decade
Review: Dimanche by Compagnie Focus & Chaliwaté – an absolute must see
Matthew Paluch sees Dimanche by Compagnie Focus & Chaliwaté: "a seriously important work that leaves a lasting impression" TitleDimanche CompanyCompagnie Focus & ChaliwatéVenuePeacock … [Read more...] about Review: Dimanche by Compagnie Focus & Chaliwaté – an absolute must see






























