Stopgap Dance Company

By Philippa Newis, 06 March 2017

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“Toole is a magnetic presence on stage, drawing us into his orbit of gnawing solitude”

Reviewed at Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Studio, London on 2 March 2017

The Enormous Room (Lucy Bennet, Stopgap Dance Company)

Stopgap Dance Company

David Toole, Dancer

Hannah Sampson, Dancer

Meritxell Checa, Dancer

Amy Butler, Dancer

Empower in Motion: an unforgettably powerful and emotional evening

Deborah Weiss, 7th February

An evening at Sadler's Wells emphasises that dance is a powerful tool for everyone and anyone.

*****

English National Ballet School embraces the unconventional

Deborah Weiss, 19th June

English National Ballet School Professional Trainees show great versatility in their final performance of the year, with a highly entertaining mixed programme.

****1

NEBT in Genesis Dance Project: a mixed set of offerings

Graham Watts, 2nd November

A curate's egg of dance.

***11

Manuel Liñan in Amor Amado Amén is mighty, macho and charismatic

Graham Watts, 12th July

An intimate “sharing” about love and desire.

***11

A wonderful night with Thick & Tight

Graham Watts, 17th January

Both poignant and hilarious. Thick & Tight mix dance theatre, mime and lip syncing to create imaginary encounters between women who have never met.

****1

A Child's Christmas Poems and Tiger Eggs

Graham Watts, 3rd November

I was proud to be an honorary Welshman, even if only for a couple of hours.

****1

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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.

Hannah Sampson makes an accomplished debut with Stopgap Dance Company