Buscador de artículos | Christopher Curtis

A feast of imagination and excellent performance. This modern Irish take on the classic ballet is funny, profound and moving.

The invention, clarity and freshness of the choreography is breathtaking throughout, made even more so by outstanding performance. This new Giselle is a masterpiece, taking English National Ballet to new heights.

A rich menu of thoughtful and engaging choreography, very well  performed by consistently excellent emerging dancers and musicians

Clever and fascinating movement in a short piece made by creatively using the opportunities offered by the dancers’ disabilities. A perfect example of people being “differently able”, extending the possibilities and creativity of their dance.

Intricate hip-hop, sinuous African, lyrical ballet and glorious gospel held together with powerful contemporary technique: you are hit by huge waves of happiness and end the show smiling.

Moments of intense beauty amid a bewlidering stream of ideas, impressions, clichés, quotations and emotions. Great performances. Band practice as a microcosm of the human condition.

NDT2 is an excellent company, presenting fresh, interesting and exceptionally well-performed pieces in this new tour.

In-Nocentes is wonderful. Michael Keegan-Dolan and his team have drawn from the gifts and commitment of these young dancers to create original, rich and extraordinary dance.

The latest bill from the Richard Alston Dance Company shows its leader as a consummate teacher: studied, scholarly, thoughtful.

The Royal Ballet's Giselle is classical ballet at its best, paying deep reverence to the original with some of the heavier elements refreshed. Excellently performed by Sarah Lamb and Matthew Golding. 

There is much to like about the English National Ballet Nutcracker, but it could be so much more.

Brilliant storytelling, choreography and stagecraft reach across profound differences in tradition and culture. 

Love, art & rock'n'roll - A rich and engaging triple-bill that fully demonstrates Rambert’s many strengths.