Posts Tagged ‘dance’

A well-executed narrative, precise movements and tight footwork make up this provocative rendering from Mufutau Yusuf and Lucas Katangila, says Megan Amato. ★★★★ A pile of colourful bags in the corner slowly moves, sways, and leaps to life with the dimming lights and percussion. A humanoid form emerges and the music shifts to something less…

The power and control in each of the dancers movements is something truly to be commended, says Megan Amato. ★★★★★ They came out as one, linked hands, masked faces and white briefs. When the three of them moved, it was also in relationship to each other. Around each other, through each other, on top and…

Apricity is much more than acrobatic circus with acts of seemingly impossible feats of bravery, says Jeremy Welch. ★★★★ Apricity is defined as ‘the warmth of sun in winter’ and the show is advertised as dance, physical theatre and circus. This show is all it’s advertised to be and more. The opening sequence of candle…

Megan Amato enjoys this titillating duo of performances. ★★★★ A tale of two contrasting shows, one that moved quickly and involved virtually every muscle in the human body and the second that paced itself, drawing from our consciousness. It’s Not My Body Chapter 3.5 came out with a bang. The simple stage with a singular…

Megan Amato enjoys this contemporary dance production. ★★★★ If you didn’t see this show, I’m sad to say that you missed out on a gem. Combining traditional Erhu music with jazz dance, this blend of east meets west was nearly seamless as musician and dancer worked in conjunction to deliver a story about an astronomer’s…

Megan Amato takes in the ‘unforgettable’ Korean dance performance Sleeper. ★★★★★ You know you’re in for a titillating performance when you walk into the theatre and a mysterious translucent stand is waiting for you on stage. It wasn’t until the lights dimmed and the show began – five minutes after we entered – that I realized…

Megan Amato on Taiwan Season, Lost Connection – a fast-paced and agile performance that speaks to the heart and reality of our relationships today. ★★★★ You best believe that when Taiwan Season come to town, my name will be on the list for every single one of their shows. Their talent recruitment team has not…

Megan Amato on one of her favourite performances of the Fringe so far, Look At Them! ★★★★★ This may be one of the best performances I’ve seen at the Fringe in years. Yes, it was that good. Look at Them! was the fifth piece of dance/physical theatre I had seen over that weekend, and like…