Monthly Archives: May 2017

Zero Point – Darren Johnston: Barbican Theatre, The Barbican, London, 26 May 2017

Posted on May 27, 2017 by gerarddavis09

Lots blunt An awful lot of preparation went into formulating Zero Point. British choreographer Darren Johnston initially developed the idea through a Research & Development project at the Barbican in 2014, then he took on a residency at the Museum … Continue reading →

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Emerging Dancer 2017 – English National Ballet: Sadler’s Wells, London, 25 May 2017

Posted on May 26, 2017 by gerarddavis09

It’s an emerge and see Although English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2017 contest ended in a tie between Rina Kanehara and Aitor Arrieta, it wasn’t actually that big a surprise as there was very little to choose between any of … Continue reading →

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Casanova – Northern Ballet: Sadler’s Wells, London, 9 May 2017

Posted on May 10, 2017 by gerarddavis09

New house, as they almost say in Italy When will I be able to watch a new story ballet without having to read the synopsis first in order to understand it? There’s no question that a full-length narrative without words … Continue reading →

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The Toad Knew – James Thierrée / Compagnie du Hanneton: Sadler’s Wells, London, 3 May 2017

Posted on May 3, 2017 by gerarddavis09

Wind but no willows There are lots of good things in James Thierrée / Compagnie du Hanneton’s delirious The Toad Knew, yet, despite an excellent cast and some great visuals, it somehow struggles to maintain interest levels. Set in a … Continue reading →

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The Happiness Project – Didy Veldman’s Umanoove: The Place, London, 2 May 2017

Posted on May 2, 2017 by gerarddavis09

It’s a warm gun Didy Veldman is an ex-Rambert dancer who’s been successfully choreographing freelance around the world for many years now. Getting a bit brassed off with all the travelling involved, she decided to set up her own company … Continue reading →

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