Reviews Archive
Rambert Dance, Peaky Blinders, The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, Birmingham Hippodrome, 23 May 2023, 5*****, David Gray & Paul Gray
An evening of stunning modern dance, storytelling and originality from Ballet Rambert
Ballet Black, Then or Now & Nina: By Whatever Means, The Rep, Birmingham, 03 May 23 to 04 May 23. 4**** David Gray
Evocative and thought provoking dance.
Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty. Theatre Royal, Nottingham. January 24 2023 (on tour till April). 4****. William Ruff
Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty (now 10 years old) has lost none of its magic
COPPÉLIA, Theatre Royal Plymouth until 8 October and Tour, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Wonderfully vibrant and joyful version of a classic.
Dance - Akram Khan Dance Company: Jungle Book Reimagined - Birmingham Hippodrome (& Touring) Saturday 30th April 2022. Paul Gray & Louise Burke 3***
A modern Gesamtkunstwerk to be praised for its timely, yet apocalyptic message
Don Quixote - Birmingham Royal Ballet, Theatre Royal Plymouth and touring, 4****, Cormac Richards
Hugely enjoyable ballet; drenched in colour and vitality.
Don Quixote, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Birmingham Hippodrome, 25 February 2022, 5****. Paul Gray & David Gray
An evening of Spanish sunshine
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker - New Adventures - Birmingham Hippodrome - Birmingham - 08 to 12 February 2022 - 4**** - David Gray & Paul Gray 08/02/22
Something for that sweet tooth!
Motionhouse Dance Company - "Nobody" - Birmingham Hippodrome - 4 February 2022. 5*****. David & Paul Gray.
Breathtaking Contemporary Dance
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Sublime production on every level
Romeo and Juliet; Birmingham Royal Ballet, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 4**** Cormac Richards
Excellent revival of much loved ballet