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Talk to the Demon by Wim Vandekeybus: darkly comic and dangerously honest

By Emily Brown, 14 May 2014
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Reviewed at Brighton Dome, Concert Hall, Brighton on 13 May 2014
Performers
Ultima Vez
Wim Vandekeybus, Choreography
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Emily Brown
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.