Kiss & Cry, Hands of Love

By Erin Whitcroft, 03 February 2017

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“a world of loss and regret in a unique and inventive stage show”

Reviewed at Barbican Theatre, London on 1 February 2017

Kiss and Cry (Grégory Grosjean, Michèle Anne de Mey)

Grégory Grosjean, Dancer

Michèle Anne de Mey, Dancer

Gabriella Iacono, Dancer

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Mark Pullinger, 9th March

Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera's staging for Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège is stolid in direction, but Speranza Scappucci breathes life into Verdi's drama from the pit.

***11

La sonnambula de Liège en déséquilibre entre opéra et ballet

Irma Foletti, 28th January

Si les oreilles ressortent absolument comblées de la production de l'Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, la performance des danseurs, aussi appréciable soit-elle, paraît déconnectée de l'œuvre de Bellini.

***11

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Graham Watts, 8th March

Isabela Coracy’s performance as Nina Simone was a perfect opportunity to demonstrate that Ballet Black has a new star and she rose to the challenge with allure.

***11

Isadora Now: a precious triple bill from the Viviana Durante Company

Graham Watts, 25th February

A robust testimony to the powerful legacy of Isadora Duncan in Isadora Now at the Barbican.

****1

Merce Cunningham Trust: Night of 100 Solos

Graham Watts, 16th April

This opener to a unique tri-city, same-day event celebrating Cunningham's centenary was a magical and tranquil collage.

****1

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Graham Watts, 16th March

Another evening of enjoyable and diverse dance although the most complete and satisfying work was the revival from ten years' ago

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Erin Whitcroft

Erin is a professionally trained ballet dancer having moved from the United States as a teenager to train at The Royal Ballet’s lower and upper schools. Since her performance career ended she has continued to research the history of dance and has post-graduate qualifications in both English and Education. Erin regularly presents papers at academic conferences and is a freelance critic specialising in dance, books and art.

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