June 2008
Feature: Big Dance 2008
It’s countdown to Big Dance week – which officially starts this Saturday (5 July). *All over London there will be hundreds of chances to see dance performances in some unusual locations as well as … Continue Reading
Feature: Big Dance Photography Competition
As part of Big Dance, the Mayors Office ran a photo competition aimed at budding young photographers. Below you can see all of the entries, and you will be able to see a selection of these printed and displayed … Continue Reading
Peter Schauffus in Divas at Apollo Theatre
‘The thing that really keeps you awake long into the night is knowing that people who haven’t seen ballet or show dancing, or who haven’t seen much, will think this is what it’s like.’
Peter Schauffus in Divas at Apollo Theatre
‘So far, so clichéd – yet this is merely an amuse-bouche. Once Dietrich (Zara Deakin) has slunk about stylishly but pointlessly, on storms a mini-army of “soldiers”, male and female. They goose-step. They all have toothbrush moustaches. The men f…
News: Glastonbury Dance Club
If you’re going to Glastonbury this weekend look out for Sadler’s Wells in the *El Rhythmo Salsa Club and World Dance Tent.* _Throughout the day from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 June 2008, _Sadler’s… Continue Reading
News: The Picture of Dorian Gray
Choreographer Matthew Bourne and designer Lez Brotherston talk about the process of bringing Oscar Wilde’s dark tale up to date and on to stage. Read more in the Guardian, 12 June 08 Continue Reading
Bock and Vincenzi in The Infinite Pleasures of the Great Unknown at Toynbee Studios, E1
‘Sometimes the promise of a show is much more interesting than its realisation; and sometimes a show is so bad that you wonder what went wrong on the path to realisation.’
Richard Alston Dance Company in At home at The Place
‘Darren Ellis’s first work for the Richard Alston Dance Company, No More Ghosts, is frustrating. It’s full of phosphorescent moments, but these are smothered by the piece’s old-style tanztheater packaging.’
Richard Alston Dance Company in At home at The Place
‘The Place is the Richard Alston Dance Company’s home theatre. It’s one of the best venues in which to see them, combining intimacy and live music. Up close, the audience can see the precision and the boldness of these dancers.’
English National Ballet in Strictly Gershwin - education project at Royal Albert Hall
‘As one of the rehearsal directors remarked: “Projects like this are gold dust.”’ (scroll down to end of review)
English National Ballet in Strictly Gershwin at Royal Albert Hall
‘Although there is much fun, and Deane’s talents as an enthusiastic showman are well known, the evening feels rather a bumpy ride – an awkward mix of styles, with the sense of interruption for guest star spots.’
English National Ballet in Strictly Gershwin at Royal Albert Hall
‘It’s all the purest fromage, of course, and not a little camp, but if that’s your thing, go.’
English National Ballet in Strictly Gershwin at Royal Albert Hall
‘The result is a high-gloss mishmash of tap, ballroom, ballet and cabaret that doesn’t always cohere, but keeps up such a dazzling showgirl smile that it feels churlish not to respond in kind.’
News: Have a laugh for the Place
There’ll be a different kind of entertainment at The Place on Sunday 6 July when comedian Ian Stone brings together a line up of top UK comics, including Omid Djalili, Sean Lock, Stewart Lee, Stephen K Amo… Continue Reading
News: Dance – and save the planet
A new club, opening in London next month will feature a dance floor which harnesses the energy generated by dancers pounding feet. Read more in the Guardian, 19 Jun 08 And see the club’s website: www.club4… Continue Reading