Reviews
Dieser Ort
Great energy from the dancers, but perhaps too many chairs, in this new, full-length work from Matthew Farmer.
Bird
Produced by appropriately-named FERAL, this is a captivating production about wildness and need
Éowyn Emerald & Dancers
A show employing graceful choreography but lacking a narrative.
Whiteout
A challenging but beautiful dance theatre piece that gives resonance to the complexities of bi-racial relationships.
The Tap Pack
Toe tapping talent who dance with a precision not always seen in Fringe dance acts.
Driftwood
Full of extraordinary skill, strength and beauty, Casus is one of Australia’s most exciting new circus companies
Scary Shit
Talented performers but unnecessary vulgarity takes away from what could have been a great show.
A Simple Space
“Simple” is an accurate description – of everything but the actual acrobatics and circus skills.
BalletBoyz
Two contrasting new works are presented in this very worthwhile, contemporary dance programme.
Experts in Short Trousers
At Hidden Door, a delightfully bemusing interactive show for families, delivered by warm and funny aliens.
Nijinsky’s Last Jump
Fascinating insight into the man, but with little for the uninitiated to grasp hold of.
5 Soldiers
An exceptionally detailed, moving and provocative meeting point between professional dance and the armed forces.
NDT 2
With both fantastic dancers and first-rate choreography, it is a pleasure to welcome back NDT 2 to Edinburgh.
Scottish Ballet – Swan Lake
David Dawson’s new version of Swan Lake is clever, exciting and well executed.
Northern Ballet – 1984
A polished and committed production of impeccable quality, which nevertheless seems to lack genuine edge.
Phoenix Dance
Although not a uniformly successful programme, the incredible dancers bring this triple bill to a rolling boil.
Tavaziva Dance – Africarmen
Despite being impressively danced and full of energy, Africarmen feels surprisingly tired by its end.
Purposeless Movements
A challenging, hilarious and politically charged exploration of cerebral palsy from Birds of Paradise
Dreamers/Process Day
From wild and witty to erotically charged, two beautifully contrasted performances by the versatile performers of Scottish Dance Theatre.