Exquisite artistry from French Norwegian company Plexus Polaire Perhaps one of the most intriguing aspects of contemporary puppetry is its ability to skew our perception of reality so entire…
A wonderfully sweet and simple tale of magical realism Brighton Festival has a knack for choosing children's theatre that is in equal measure as magical and captivating as it is simple and …
Laying bare the authority and entitlement of misogyny The psychology of female desire in 1960s California, was a field awash with voyeurism and exploitation. This brilliant play uncovers not…
Democracy, justice and personal agendas create a sense of chaos and fun with dystopian overtones To take to the streets in Brighton in pursuit of a superior political ideology isn't unusual.…
Visual and aural adventure at well-programmed weekend introduce the young to the artsTheatre for children can often be dismissed " a box to tick for parents who want to keep up with cultural…
A kaleidoscope of colour, sound and the perfect love storyThey say that behind every successful man is a strong woman. The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk is as much " if not more so " the champion…
Athleticism, daring feats, grace and visual poetry in Cirque's animal world exravaganzaFor their eighth debut at the Royal Albert Hall, mesmerising French-Canadian performance art compa…
A brilliantly British take on the Dr Seuss kids' classicWith mentions of Theresa May, cricket jumpers and DMs, Trump slurs and a host of characters with Northern accents, The Old Vic's …
Dance UK last week published its manifesto on dance " a paper put together by a group of MPs who have been
Sadler's Wells, London: The hype around What The Body Does Not Remember - returning for the first time since being performed in London in 1989 - splits the audience in two. There are those w…
Collaboration can be a game changer in the creative process. For ex-Royal Ballet soloist Jonathan Burrows and composer Matteo Fargion the process of co-creation " but also distance " is what…
What a happy new year it will be, with a joyous plethora of dance taking us into 2015. As ever, there is far too much to mention, so I have picked out a selection of…
Michael Buble told me this very morning, "Baby, it's cold outside", and I'm inclined to agree. I've seen the Christmas ballet at the Royal Opera House (Alice's Adventures is wonderful, by th…
Hertford Theatre, Hertford: Many pantomimes follow a formula - a tale as old as time, pop songs, cultural references, smut for the adults, the inclusion of cute kids and traditional skits - …
Since writing my blog about gifts to give dancers for Christmas, I keep seeing new books I wish I’d added. One of them is about Irina Baronova, ballerina of the Ballets Russes de Monte…
Royal Opera House, London: Christopher Wheeldon has created a true Christmas classic. Re-inventing this nostalgic story with a timely twist, he has contextualised the Lewis Carroll tale for …
Sadler's Wells, London: It is so fitting that one of Sylvie Guillem's penultimate performances (she announced her retirement at the beginning of this month) should be a work of such per…
I've been writing letters to Santa with the girls this week, and I thought I'd take inspiration from their present planning. I might print out a copy of this blog post and nail it firmlyR…
Sadler's Wells, London: The dwindling numbers of audience members returning to their seats after parts one and two of Rambert's triple bill, speaks volumes. Read the full review
The decorations are going up and there's a wintry chill in the air. If you're wondering what to see over the festive season, have a gander at my recommendations for Christmas dance shows. Al…
Sadler's Wells, London: What do Indian Kathak and Spanish flamenco dance have in common? Akram Khan and Israel Galvan's collaboration investigates, from the physical (rich, percussive, …
I have seen dance in abandoned warehouses, parks, train stations, art galleries, up walls (with ropes), on boats and in churches. I have had a particular interest in site specific choreograp…
Young Vic, London: In a mixed programme largely made up of conceptual contemporary choreography Harlem Dream is an enticing offering. Read the full review
Radlett Centre, Radlett : This show will sell tickets purely because of the Milkshake brand. It's a theme-park style treat - much loved characters dressed up and come to life, which del…
When you think of ice dancing, chances are you probably conjure up images of sequins, thick tan Danskins and Jon Heder's character in Blades of Glory. Ice dancing's had a real boom in recent…