Words by Lizzy Tan. There’s no easy way to describe GOSS – and that is its whimsy. Contemporary dancer and comedy improviser Sam Burkett’s debut show at Pleasance Futures Festival 2025, Pleasance Theatre defies categorisation, […]
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The Power of Perspective: I, II, III by Finleigh Zack Dance
Words by Francesca Matthys. The Power of Perspective: I, II, III a three part investigation choreographed by Finleigh Zack Dance (FZD) was curated by Finleigh Zack; Artistic Director of FZD, alongside three other works part […]
Okan by Maya Toussaint is sonic & sensual
Words by Francesca Matthys. Walking into a performance space where the artists have intentionally set the atmosphere, allowing for a soft landing into the world, is always a delight. The Place’s stage was carefully curated […]
Oona Doherty’s Specky Clark is magic
Words by Bengi-Sue Sirin. Edward James Doherty was born in Glasgow… So begins the part fictional, part biographical Specky Clark, the latest offering from maverick choreographer Oona Doherty. Edward James – aka Specky – was […]
NEXT 2025: a sensory & poetic reflection
Words by Stephanie Burrell. At this year’s NEXT 2025 gathering at Siobhan Davies Studios, I witnessed a myriad of eclectic performances by a variety of different practitioners who had completed NEXT Choreography, a programme for […]
Evening of performances at Operformancef
Words by Adam Moore. Moritz Tibes looks like he’s reading unselfconsciously at the edge of the room. I think he’s reading the programme note for the last exhibition. His durational performance begins the first live […]
Not Even a Pin Drop or How Music lives within Sound
Words by Paula C. Riofrio. Not Even a Pin Drop premieres during the Resolution Festival at The Place in January 2025. Gabrielle de Souza, in collaboration with Luke Cartwright crafted a choreographic narrative about de […]
Lindy Hop with Angela Andrew
Words by Lily Kind. Angela Andrew keeps the class in time, directing our attention – first here (boom BAH de-ba-buh) and then there (shoulders parallel with the floor) – as we chase each other’s footwork […]
Review of ‘A Bridge to Now’ by Lenora Lee Dance in collaboration with Moyra Silva
Words by Maxine Flasher-Duzgunes. How might one reach their ancestors – through the kneading of bread, the sifting of rice, the sowing of soil? Coming in passing with heritage always seems to take root in […]
The Heat by Becky Namgauds & collaborators
Words by Francesca Matthys. More than a week later and The Heat by Becky Namgauds is still etched in my mind like a static TV, buzzing continuously. This surreal new dance theatre work made me […]