Circusfest 2014: Bikes and Rabbits' Triptych

Von Emily Brown, 12 April 2014

Laden, bitte warten...

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Jacksons Lane Theatre, London, am 10 April 2014

Triptych: Bikes and Rabbits (Alice Allart)

HGO serve up a treat with La bohème redux

David Karlin, 9th November

La bohème may not seem the obvious choice for a very small theatre, but HGO carry it off with aplomb, with the help of Rodolfo sung by a star in the making.

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Singing triumphs: Monteverdi's Poppea, Hampstead Garden Opera

Charlotte Valori, 12th May

A musically sensitive account of Monteverdi’s Poppea, with simple staging and 1950s costumes, sees singing triumph noticeably over the relative theatrical inexperience of HGO’s talented young cast.

***11

Tragic tears of a clown: Cav and Pag at Hampstead Garden Opera

David Karlin, 14th May

Benjie del Rosario ignites a thrilling Pagliacci, while Cavalleria rusticana is potentially as good but marred by intelligibility and balance issues.

****1

Der Norm nicht entsprechen: The Romeo beim Holland Festival

Michael Klier, 26th June

Trajal Harrells moderne Choreographie erzählt die Geschichte des Romeo und sagt dabei mehr als tausend Worte...

****1

Marcos Morau bezaubert mit neuer Choreographie in Den Haag

Michael Klier, 16th May

Zwei Premieren von Marcos Morau und Yoann & Marie Bourgeois sowie Crytal Pites Paradestück Solo Echo sorgen für einen elektrisierenden Abend.

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Zwischen Alt und Neu: Shades of Blue and White am Stuttgarter Ballett

Rainer Zerbst, 5th February

Das Stuttgarter Ballett demonstriert wieder einmal, wie sehr es sich der Tradition verpflichtet fühlt, manchmal mehr, als ihm guttut.

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Emily Brown

Emily is a freelance dancer based in Brighton. She performed with Mapdance Company 2012, and has recently created and performed solo work. As a dancer and musician, Emily enjoys innovative work that combines the two art forms. She is a keen dance writer, her blog can be found here.

Triptych by Bikes and Rabbits: a weird and wonderful ride