Category Archives: Peacock Theatre

Saloon – Cirque Éloize: Peacock Theatre, London, 5 October 2017

Posted on October 5, 2017 by gerarddavis09

Bar tender is not the night There are a couple of major issues with Cirque Éloize’s newest work, Saloon. The first may not be their fault – the music in The Peacock Theatre was cranked up way too loud for … Continue reading →

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The Challengers – Yamato: Peacock Theatre, London, 17 March 2017

Posted on March 19, 2017 by gerarddavis09

Drum-ti-drum-drum-drum How do you make a show that’s basically people whacking drums for a couple of hours interesting? Yamato managed it. Not just that, they made it hugely entertaining. Artistic Director Masa Ogawa says he’s trying to preserve the traditions … Continue reading →

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German Cornejo’s Tango Fire – Peacock Theatre, London, 2 February 2017

Posted on February 3, 2017 by gerarddavis09

Smouldering really It can be easy sometimes to sneer at shows like this that are seen to be peddling tired old cultural clichés. And while it’s true that Tango Fire does nothing to dispel the notion of the macho Latin … Continue reading →

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Quint-Essential – New English Ballet Theatre: Peacock Theatre, London, 9 November 2016

Posted on November 10, 2016 by gerarddavis09

Hail the youth New English Ballet Theatre (NEBT) specialise in giving opportunities for young dancers straight out of some of the world’s top ballet schools a chance to develop and perform their craft on the professional stage. As a Company … Continue reading →

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The Legend of White Snake – China National Peking Opera Company: Peacock Theatre, London, 14 October 2016

Posted on October 15, 2016 by gerarddavis09

Here I go again Xu Xian doesn’t know what he’s letting himself in for when he falls for a beautiful woman he meets by a lake. It turns out she’s actually a 1000 year-old snake-spirit with a penchant for devouring … Continue reading →

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iD – Cirque Éloize: Peacock Theatre, London, 21 September 2016

Posted on September 21, 2016 by gerarddavis09

Oops upside your head As with just about any modern circus show, iD features certain key disciplines. Aerial Hoop? Check. Chinese Pole? Check. Hand Balancing? Check. There are however several things that make Montreal-based Cirque Éloize stand out from the … Continue reading →

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Merchants of Bollywood: Peacock Theatre, London, 25 May 2016

Posted on May 26, 2016 by gerarddavis09

You don’t have to take your clothes off to have a good time Sometimes you just have to hold your hands up and say ‘That was so much fun!’. More than hold your hands up, in fact; punch them in … Continue reading →

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Horror – Jakop Ahlbom Company: Peacock Theatre, London, 25 January 2016

Posted on January 26, 2016 by gerarddavis09

Schlocking hell If you ever wanted to see someone have their intestine pulled out through their mouth, then this might be the thing for you. Don’t think, however, that Jakop Ahlbom’s Horror is some kind of carnival freak show – … Continue reading →

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Soloists and Principals of the Royal Danish Ballet – Royal Danish Ballet: Peacock Theatre, London, 9 January 2015

Posted on January 10, 2015 by gerarddavis09

Long may they Dane It was under August Bournonville’s reign as ballet master from 1830-1877 that the Royal Danish Ballet developed the uniquely understated style they still perform today. It looks sweet and cutesy from the waist up but the … Continue reading →

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Flames of Desire – Tango Fire: Peacock Theatre, London, 30 January 2013

Posted on January 31, 2013 by gerarddavis09

Me and You Fans of Strictly thinking of going to watch Tango Fire’s Flames of Desire be warned; Ballroom is to Argentinean Tango what Richard Clayderman is to Beethoven. Whereas the former is generally timid and schmaltzy, Argentine Tango is … Continue reading →

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