Brighton DomeDance fills the gaps between routines in this dreamy, sometimes highly charged reflection on train travelTurning the act of, for example, swinging someone by their ankles from a physical feat into a rich emotional experience is the challen…
Motionhouse: Nobody review – keep your eyes glued to this incredible ensemble
Peacock theatre, LondonForget about the plot and lose yourself in this dance-circus show whose dizzying performers cast gravity asideShe falls almost in slow motion, sideways, her body rigid. There’s a feeling like a sucker-punch as they catch her, mom…
Cirque Berserk review – big thrills from the big top
Garrick theatre, LondonKnives, flames and adrenaline aplenty lift this daredevil circus show. The stunts impress but the overblown presentation needs an updateA basic circus truth: everything is better with flames. Whether it’s alimbo bar, a barrel bei…
Edinburgh fringe dance and circus roundup – naked trampolining and alt-twerking
Glasgow-based choreographer Mele Broomes’ intelligence stands out amid the cascade of online dance and circus offerings from this year’s festivalWatching recorded dance on your laptop at home couldn’t be further from the Edinburgh fringe experience: th…