Burrows and Fargion's Cheap Lecture and The Cow Piece

By Emily Brown, 12 March 2014

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Reviewed at The Nightingale Theatre, Brighton on 11 March 2014

Cheap Lecture

The Cow Piece

Matteo Fargion, Choreography

Jonathan Burrows, Choreography

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Emily Brown, 21st March

Saffy Setohy's duet, Unexpected Animal, and film, Kindling, choreographed for a mother and son offer a glimpse of a tender relationship, but could do with a few teenage kicks.

***11

Northern Ballet’s Gentleman Jack: brave but bland at Sadler’s Wells

Jonathan Gray, 19th May

A bold choice for Northern Ballet, Gentleman Jack is beautifully danced but doesn’t go far enough in celebrating difference, individuality and freedom.

***11

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The BalletBoyz present an entertaining programme of old and new works spanning the last 25 years – with stellar performances.

****1

Tulsa Ballet at the Linbury: an unforgettable, punchy UK debut

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A stupendous London debut from Tulsa Ballet in which they present a contrasting triple bill. It bodes well for further invitations to dance in the UK.

*****

Good vibrations: Robbins, Balanchine and Bach at New York City Ballet

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*****

Tiler Peck’s Symphonie Espagnole for NYCB is sprawling and ambitious

Ivy Lin, 9th May

A triple bill including Tiler Peck’s newest ballet for NYCB, does not entirely work. Too much blue light and sadness for one program.

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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.

Jonathan Burrows and Matteo Fargion: Cheap Lecture and The Cow Piece