ARK: United States V by Laurie Anderson, Aviva Studios, Manchester review - a vessel for thoughts and imaginings of a lifetime
Despite anticipating disaster, this mesmerising voyage is full of hope Picture this: framing the stage are two pearlescent clouds which, throughout the performance, gently pulsate with flickering light. Behind them on a giant screen is a spinning globe, its seas twinkling like a million stars. Suddenly, this magical image is rent asunder. Thunder and lightning shake the heavens and torrential rain cascades down in s…