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New Adventures - The Car Man - Sadler's Wells
While the characters in The Car Man seem glossy and superficial at first, textured, complex and twisted personality traits emerge to make “Bizet’s Carmen re-imagined” the riveting beast that it is. Continue Reading
New Adventures - The Car Man - Sadler's Wells
Like Carmen too, Bourne’s Car Man explores a seething cauldron of sex, subjugation and violence with little attempt at subtlety. But it’s not quite a straightfoward plot either, twisty enough to be exciting and morally ambiguous enough to disrupt simple conclusions.
Ardani 25 Dance Gala - London Coliseum
The Ardani Artists ballet gala brings together an international clutch of top-notch dancers, but instead of the usual short showpieces, it features three contemporary works emphasising choreography above virtuosity or star appeal.
Ardani 25 Dance Gala - London Coliseum
Nevertheless the best has been left until last: Facada, by Arthur Pita, a priceless piece of drollery… The story is given a dark Spanish theme, as if the tale of Miss Havisham had been re-created by Pedro Almodovar, and it is superbly original.
New Adventures - The Car Man - Sadler's Wells
Classical choreographers could learn a great deal from Bourne’s attention to narrative. Programmes for his productions, as often as not, have no synopsis; the story is told, sentence by sentence, paragraph by paragraph, by the dancers on the stage.
New Adventures - The Car Man - Sadler's Wells
But the best performance of the evening is North’s extended sequence in prison and his subsequent escape… This is Bourne at his best.
New Adventures - The Car Man - Sadler's Wells
While The Car Man doesn’t quite reach the heights of Bourne’s monumental Swan Lake, it remains a masterful piece of storytelling. Coupled with Lez Brotherston’s dynamic set design, it’s unforgettable.
Ardani 25 Dance Gala - London Coliseum
Alastair Marriott – Zeitgeist | Marcelo Gomes – Tristesse| Arthur Pita – Facada It was just as well the Ardani 25 Dance Gala included world class performers. At any one time only a few people… Continue Reading
Akram Khan: Dancing New Interculturalism
Dr Royona Mitra tells us about her recently published book on the work of Akram Khan - and we have a copy to give away... Continue Reading
New Adventures - The Car Man - Sadler's Wells
The Car Man is one of Matthew Bourne’s best shows, a steamy melodrama that’s just right for sultry summer nights.
Dancers selected for Dance UK’s Mentoring Programme
Over eight months, each dancer will meet with a high level, paid mentor to discuss and consider a future beyond or alongside their performing careers. Continue Reading
30 years for Magpie Dance
The contemporary dance charity celebrated 30 years of working with people with learning disabilities with a dinner in their honour. Continue Reading
Marcelo Gomes - 'This is quite a moment for me'
Gomes, 35, is arguably at the peak of his ballet career, but it's onwards and upwards for The Car Man star. Continue Reading
Sally Marie remembers Morfydd Owen
Marie's 'I loved you and I loved' you explores the true story of the enigmatic Welsh composer, who was born almost 100 years ago and died in mysterious circumstances at the age of just 26. Continue Reading
£500k rural dance scheme launched
The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) has launched a major three year project which will substantially increase dance touring in rural England, Wales and Scotland. Continue Reading