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Rambert Dance Company celebrates its 90th birthday

By Philippa Newis, 09 November 2016
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“explores the weighty themes of industrialisation, migration and identity politics”
Reviewed at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London on 7 November 2016
Programme
Frames (Alexander Whitley)
Flight (Malgorzata Dzierzon)
Hydragyrum (Patricia Okenwa)
Performers
Rambert
Janey Gardiner, Costume Designer
Vanessa Kang, Dancer
Revital Cohen, Dancer
Tuur Van Balen, Dancer
Luke Halls, Video
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Philippa Newis
Philippa Newis
Philippa Newis has a Masters degree in Dance. She works as a conciliator specialising in industrial relations. She is passionate about increasing participation in dance and has a strong interest in writing about emerging dance artists and choreographers.