I’ve no doubt all of us have at one time or another (most likely over a decade ago) banged pots and pans with wooden spoons, much to the disdain of our parents who gritted their teeth and remarked on how skilled a musician you were. Most of us then grew up, realised that’s not the … More Review: STOMP
I’m not a dancer. I know little about the technicality of dance and what can be deemed ‘good’ or ‘bad. I can, however, express my appreciation for a show, the form of people moving across a stage, and the impression I’m left with upon leaving the theatre. The Moscow City Ballet have just left Guildford … More Review: Swan Lake
Talent 2013 is the latest production by the innovative dance group, BalletBoyz. Even calling them a ‘dance group’ doesn’t do justice to the things these men do; it is not just ballet or contemporary but the most incredible expression of passion and strength. Following on from my recent interview with dancer Ed Pearce, I was … More Review: BalletBoyz
With their imminent return to the GLive stage, I had the chance to interview the BalletBoyz regarding training, breaking out, and redefining the rules of ballet. Ed Pearce, who graduated from the Rambert School in 2010, is enjoying his third season with the company whilst also being a freelance dancer and teacher. He offers his … More Interview With A BalletBoy
Somehow, it’s that time of year again. The Coca-Cola advert is on, shop windows are adorned with self-adhesive snowflakes, and bank balances are bracing themselves for a mass exodus. Yes, it really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. But Christmas doesn’t necessarily mean you have to endure cheesy pantomimes (or even very good … More Best Alternative Christmas Shows for 2012
Dance and Theatre are both incredibly exposing disciplines – in one, the entire focus is on the way your body looks and moves; in the other, outward perception can be a way into the industry, or a sure way out. In both, the performer is placing themselves in front of vast numbers of people, completely … More Exposed – Body Image On Stage
Performance and live theatre is a growing community within the University of Surrey campus. With three theatre societies, the steadily growing theatre-studies degree, the ever-budding dance degree, and the newly emerged Surrey Sapphires Dance crew, you’re never short of entertainment. It is a thriving hub of creativity and talent, providing us with incredible entertainment at … More Inspiring Innovation – Student Companies
It’s a surprisingly sunny Sunday morning and people across London begin to venture out into this unexpectedly dry day. Millennium bridge, a place that is now fairly everyday, seems to be moving. Red figures bounce below it. What could it be? Oh yes, it’s the phenomenal STREB Extreme Action Company. And they’ve only just begun. … More STREB – One Extraordinary Day
Tiffany Chevis 