Williamson breaks new ground with BRB

By Philippa Newis, 17 June 2018

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“Williamson crafts something that releases the genre to say something new without losing its identity”

Reviewed at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London on 15 June 2018

In the Upper Room (Twyla Tharp)

Kin (Alexander Whitley)

Embrace (George Williamson)

Birmingham Royal Ballet

Brandon Lawrence, Dancer

Max Maslen, Dancer

Matthews Delia, Dancer

Jenna Roberts, Dancer

Céline Gittens, Dancer

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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.

Williamson breaks new ground with Birmingham Royal Ballet