Monthly Archives: March 2014

Prince of the Pagodas – Birmingham Royal Ballet: London Coliseum, 26 March 2014

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes The ability to turn a single person into a salamander is a strange sort of magic to possess but that’s the talent Empress Épine harbours in Prince of the Pagodas. The tale of Princess Belle Sakura who discovers that … Continue reading

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Kings of the Dance: London Coliseum, 22 March 2014

Monarchy in the UK If the apex of male dancing is generally considered to be bish-bash pyrotechnics then the five-strong ballet supergroup Kings of the Dance demonstrated at London’s Coliseum that this idea might be tish-tosh. Beauty and subtlety were … Continue reading

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Preview Feature: junk ensemble – The Falling Song: UK Tour, 6 March – 1 April 2014

Not Falling Around Flying is fun. Falling is dangerous. junk ensemble have taken a good look at the relationship between the two motion states and created a brand new work The Falling Song that’s currently touring the UK. Featuring four … Continue reading

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Preview Feature: Kings of the Dance: London Coliseum, 19-22 March 2014

Dance then, wherever you may be Click here for Dancing Review’s full write-up of the opening night show at the London Coliseum Having wended their merry way around the world since 2006, the renowned celebration of male ballet Kings of … Continue reading

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Juan Martin Flamenco Dance Ensemble: artsdepot, London, 8 March 2014

Blame it on the sunshine As low-key an entrance as you can imagine; legendary Flamenco guitarist Juan Martin shuffled onto the artsdepot stage in his dark suit and bright red scarf and looked kind of embarrassed that we should all … Continue reading

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