The sheer volume of insufferable cretins in the dance-world that occupy the higher echelons, self imposed or otherwise, of this particular art form can be readily identified by their use of one single word, that word is “troupe”. Everybody’s favourite, albeit usually inaccurate but what the hell, online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, doesn’t even lower itself to […]
It’s no secret that here in TheLab™ we have very little time for the current AD of Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London, Alistair Spadling. If he’s not mouthing off some inscrutable crap about women he’s programming some of the most populist, conformist dance makers in Christendom for his venue. Mr Spalding has reached a new […]
As promised we have a preview feature for you from Motionhouse Dance Theatre and their ongoing rehearsals for their brand new work ‘Scattered’ which will premiere in October. Just like we told you in our photo feature early last month the work features a giant ramp, placed at the back of the stage, as well […]
Maresa von Stockert is not a dance maker to be trifled with. Ms Stockert can craft a movement, write a line or two and direct some of the best dance/physical theatre around and all before lunch, so be careful. When last we featured Tilted Productions it was way back in 2004 with ‘Adventures in Black […]
The end of the world is not going to be pretty. Finding a parking space is going to be a lot easier but on the whole things are going to be rather unpleasant, especially if you like social networking or doing anything that involves more than two people!
John Ashford, out going AD of The Place in London, has taken a parting shot at pretty much everything before he moves on to pastures new in Europe, where the grass is always, always, greener. In an interview with Time Out magazine (which Mr Ashford worked for many years ago) he berates British dance for […]
On may 11th Alistair Spalding the AD of Sadler’s Wells Theatre, quoted in the Guardian newspaper, uttered a couple of sentences that have, over the last few weeks, exposed just how inept large scale arts organisations are at answering simple questions. From a journalistic perspective it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Nothing is more […]
The average hard-core dance maker has more than enough trouble making work that will engage the imagination of a regular, sceptical adult. Imagine if your life’s work involved coming up with ideas to engage the minds of people that paid attention to everything you said and everything you did! Yes, we’re talking about children. You […]
by Neil Nisbet “It’s always impossible to legislate for talent. There are successful younger women out there – Maresa von Stockert, Cathy Marston, Jasmin Vardimon, Kate Prince – but they are not in the same league as McGregor, Bourne et al. Something has to change if the next great female choreographer, whoever she may be, […]
Browsing around the performing arts podcast section on iTunes we, here in TheLab™, were surprised to see a new entry from those crazy kids at the Royal Opera House in London. The podcast covers the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet with both video and audio segments on offer. Since Opera is the most ridiculous […]