Manga in Motion

Von Julie Taylor, 09 September 2011

Laden, bitte warten...

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, am 7 September 2011

Tezuka (Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui)

Warten als Lebenssinn und Schutz: Hanjo an der Bayerischen Staatsoper

Michael Vieth, 8th May

Hosokawas hochpoetisches Dreipersonenspiel wird im Münchner „Ja, Mai“-Festival musikalisch exzellent erzählt, aber in der Verbindung mit interpretierendem Ballettgeschehen szenisch überfrachtet

***11

Bal Impérial & Boléro: multi-layered work challenges in Geneva

Daniel Pratt, 19th November

The premiere of Bal Impérial by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui challenges and interrogates to great effect in Geneva.

****1

Liam Francis Dance Company in Alchemy: an absorbing London debut

Daniel Pratt, 7th November

Liam Francis Dance Company at The Place brings an instinctive and intelligent debut for a choreographer in-step with what it is to be a dance artist now.

*****

Pelléas et Mélisande as a dark, shining fairy tale in Geneva

Elodie Olson-Coons, 26th October

A maximalist production of Pelléas et Mélisande at Geneva's Grand Théâtre shines, but tries a little too hard.

****1

an Accident/a Life: a story of extraordinary resilience

Maggie Foyer, 25th September

At Sadler's Wells East, a profound, moving and extraordinary account of former ballet dancer Marc Brew’s life-changing car accident.

*****

Vlaemsch (chez moi): the revitalisation of culture with new blood

Maggie Foyer, 18th September

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's Vlaemsch (chez moi) is an extraordinary piece of dance theatre proving the value of multiculturalism where difference can be absorbed within the search for artistic expression.

****1

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Julie Taylor

Freelance PR, writer and dance critic Julie Taylor is based in the UK. Throughout her career she has worked for a number of opera and ballet companies. Julie reviews a wide range of dance from classical to modern and has a particular interest in new work.