Obra: The Awakening

A well-curated gala with gravitas; showcasing several works and dancers rarely, if ever, seen in London.

I wanted to love Ivan Blackstock’s Wild Card night at Sadler’s Wells. With seven pieces, one pre-show performance and post-show DJs, there was almost three hours of material to engage with. I felt the passion Blackstock and his dancers had for their art, and their energy kept me going, almost.