And coming up in 2014 … LAST year it was easy to point to the events in dance one thought would be unmissable (not so very many) and theatre (vast amounts). Mostly performances and productions delivered pretty much what one thought they would and moments of transcendence were few, but I guess they always are….
Tag: Stephen Page
Bangarra Dance Theatre, Nederlands Dans Theater
Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney, June 13; Nederlands Dans Theater, Sydney, June 12. TO its eternal credit Bangarra Dance Theatre has never shied away from difficult material. Yes, it wants the riches of Aboriginal culture to be widely seen and appreciated, but it also tackles the seemingly intractable issues facing many indigenous Australians: the grog, violence,…
Robert Curran
In the first of an occasional conversation and discussion series, former Australian Ballet principal artist Robert Curran talks about his sometimes frustrating, not yet achieved but deeply considered and tenaciously sought transition from dancing to an artistic directorship ROBERT Curran gave his last performance with The Australian Ballet on November 26, 2011 – as Danilo…
School Dance, The Blind Date Project, The Peony Pavilion, The Secret River, Sydney Festival
School Dance, Sydney Theatre Company presents the Windmill Theatre production in association with the Sydney Festival. Also Merrigong Theatre Company, Wollongong, February 7-9; Melbourne Arts Centre, April 10-20; Brisbane Powerhouse, July 31-August 3 The Blind Date Project, Ride on Theatre, Sydney Festival The Peony Pavilion, Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre, Sydney Festival The Secret River, Sydney…