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

Saffy Setohy's Unexpected Animal and Kindling

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

A triumphant Romeo and Juliet from Philadelphia Ballet

Leigh Donlan, 30th April

Juliano Nunes’ Romeo and Juliet for Philadelphia Ballet works on all fronts: as a visual spectacle with highly original choreography and as a vehicle for cultivating memorable performances.

****1

The Dutch National Ballet's Hans van Manen in Carré

Mark Vicente, 30th April

Dutch National Ballet give an exemplary account of a quadruple bill comprised of the late Hans van Manen's works. It's a wonderful tribute to the great master choreographer.

*****

Ballet Nights 011 – Convergence a winning formula at Cadogan Hall

Deborah Weiss, 29th April

Another tick for the Ballet Nights team, the audience at Cadogan Hall enjoying a varied and exceptional programme of new and legacy works.

****1

National Ballet of Japan’s Raymonda is a feast of excellent dancing

Naomi Mori, 25th April

National Ballet of Japan’s Raymonda is a gem in the repertoire, despite shortcomings in the plot. Lavish production designs, stunning classical choreography and excellent dancers makes this a ballet lover's heaven.

*****

Mira Nadon’s sparkling debut in Firebird with New York City Ballet

Ivy Lin, 25th April

A triple bill comprising Balanchine's Symphony in C, Agon and Firebird could not have been more inspiringly danced by New York City Ballet.

*****

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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