There aren’t many artistic directors of theatres with a capacity of 1500 seats who would commission a show for an audience of only 200. Yet that is exactly what Alistair Spalding of Sadler’s Wells has done for Clod Ensemble’s An Anatomie in Four Quarters, which although it doesn’t quite live up to its potential, nevertheless playfully […]
Writings
Shared Experience: Speechless
October 27th, 2011 by Terry O'DonovanIt’s refreshing to see Shared Experience in the new Arcola building. It’s rough around the edges, has plywood flooring here and there and it feels like a space in which new and exciting performances will take place. Polly Teale and Nancy Meckler’s company were one of those who lost their Arts Council funding this year, […]
Teatret Gruppe 38: Hans Christian, You Must be An Angel
October 27th, 2011 by Terry O'DonovanTwenty Hans Christian Andersen tales are the honoured guests in Teatret Gruppe 38’s production Taking twenty Hans Christian Andersen tales and stirring them up into a promenade theatrical experience for anyone over the age of eight, Teatret Gruppe 38 have created an enchanting experience. Hailing from Anderson’s homeland of Denmark, two charismatic waiters lead us […]
Ivana Muller: 60 Minutes of Opportunism
October 26th, 2011 by Lisa WolfeI decided to see 60 Minutes of Opportunism knowing precious little about Ivana, her work or this particular piece, just taking the words and image from the Basement’s brochure as my guide. The seating is raked up one end of the space, with a long and empty vista ahead. Into this walks Ivana, wearing a green top, […]
Fabulous Beast: Rian
October 24th, 2011 by Terry O'DonovanFabulous Beast’s artistic director Michael Keegan-Dolan has been friends with Hothouse Flowers lead man Liam Ó Maonlaí for many years. For Rian, they have brought both of their passions together to create a joyous evening of traditional Irish music with Keegan-Dolan’s contemporary choreography. At the outset, eight dancers and five musicians sit amongst an array of […]