An achingly profound and lasting poignancy: Akram Khan’s last solo show is a moving exploration of WWI.
Rachel Elderkin
Articles by Rachel Elderkin
3 May 2018
Reviews
Review: 10 by Company Chameleon
By Rachel Elderkin
Between comedy and seriousness: the Manchester-based dance company celebrates its tenth birthday.
14 March 2018
Reviews • Dance • Reviews
Review: Constructions of Thin Air at The Place
March 9 - March 10
By Rachel Elderkin
Powerful and poignant: Maresa von Stockert’s return to indoor staging is a compelling study of interaction and experience.
2 March 2018
Reviews • Dance • Reviews
Review: Joss Arnott Dance: Triple Bill at Trinity Laban
March 1
By Rachel Elderkin
A freshness within his signature style: this Joss Arnott trio concludes with a compelling new piece.
9 November 2017
Reviews • Dance • Reviews
Review: The North at The Place
November 8
By Rachel Elderkin
Winter is coming: Joan Clevillé Dance’s second full-length show heads north on a journey of discovery.
18 October 2017
Reviews • Dance • Reviews
Review: Izindava at Sadler’s Wells
October 12 - October 13
By Rachel Elderkin
“Led by feeling and emotion”: Rachel Elderkin admires Bawren Tavaziva’s richly expressive and highly personal new show at Sadler’s Wells.
2 October 2017
Reviews • Dance • Reviews
Review: Acosta Danza: Debut at Sadler’s Wells
September 27 - September 30
By Rachel Elderkin
“The strength of this programme lies in the works that present something fresh and exciting”: Rachel Elderkin reviews Carlos Acosta’s new dance company.
11 August 2017
Features • Festivals
Round up: Dance at Wilderness 2017
By Rachel Elderkin
From samba-inspired workshops to dancing naked: Rachel Elderkin reviews a selection of the dance line up at Wilderness 2017.
3 August 2017
Features
Wilderness 2017
By Rachel Elderkin
Rachel Elderkin talks us through the dance shows being performed at this year’s Wilderness festival.
30 June 2017
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Review: New English Ballet Theatre at Sadler’s Wells
29 June 2017
By Rachel Elderkin
Lively and refreshing: Rachel Elderkin reviews the New English Ballet Theatre performing The Four Seasons and Other Modern Ballets.
8 May 2017
Reviews
Review: The Toad Knew at Sadler’s Wells
By Rachel Elderkin
An space for imaginations to wander: James Thierree’s surreal dance show is full of delights and enchantment.
7 April 2017
Reviews • Dance • Reviews
Review: RUN at The Place
The Place ⋄ April 4 - April 5 2017
By Rachel Elderkin
Adrenalin-fuelled, beguiling, and vaguely Dionyisian: Rebecca Elderkin is frustrated by 2Faced Dance’s uneven triple-bill.
21 March 2017
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Review: Witness Double Bill at Trinity Laban
Trinity Laban ⋄ Until 17 March 2017
By Rachel Elderkin
Honest and brave: Rachel Elderkin reviews Company Chameleon’s new double bill exploring metal health and bipolar disorder.
3 March 2017
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Review: Maliphantworks at the Print Room
The Print Room ⋄ 28 February - 11 March 2017
By Rachel Elderkin
The interplay between light and movement: Rachel Elderkin reviews a collection of early works by Russell Maliphant.
14 February 2017
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Review: ZfinMalta Dance Ensemble at Sadler’s Wells
Sadler's Wells ⋄ 9 - 10 February 2017
By Rachel Elderkin
Beyond words: Rachel Elderkin reviews the ZfinMalta Dance Ensemble’s U.K. debut.