Anastasia TircaJoss Arnott Dance celebrates its 15th anniversary with an ambitious new show, ‘Meet the Hatter’, which has been two years in the making. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s iconic character from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the...
Carmel ThomasonIt is a rare treat to see Barnum live. The 1980’s musical is rarely staged, both for the scale of it and the difficulty in finding a leading man who can not only sing, dance and act, but can also wow the audience with death-defying circus...
Sarah AntonieTravel doesn’t need to be stressful, but when you’ve got a big party or group to look after, it can no doubt become a little more complex to manage. From handling all the finances and booking responsibilities to organising a manageable and...
Alex PriceAfter decades of creating large-scale ensemble works and touring internationally, Collaborator marks a significant moment for contemporary circus company, Ockham’s Razor. Showcasing its two founders, Charlotte Mooney and Alex Harvey, it brings the...
There are many ways to elevate a weekend getaway, from using apps for postcards to perfect photography we’ve got some tips to get you started with ideas. Travel with intent Everyone has their own idea of the perfect trip. Some people love...
Travelling is often about exploring landmarks, savouring local cuisine, and wandering through neighbourhoods. However, one of the most insightful ways to truly understand a city is by visiting its bars. Here are some compelling reasons why bars...
Irish choreographer, Michael Keegan-Dolan can be thought of as something of a rebel in the dance world. In the programme notes he describes his relationship with ballet as ‘complicated’. He was thrown out of ballet school more than once before...
Leslie James KerwinFifty years in the future, humanity has stepped down from the podium of Earth’s dominant species. Generations of damage to the planet’s ecosystem has now given rise to a new form of life: a living, breathing web of mycelium, supercharged by AI. In...
When Motionhouse’s co-founder and artistic director, Kevin Finnan says Hidden is the company’s most ambitious production to date, we know to expect something spectacular. Motionhouse is known for bringing its unique fusion of dance and circus to...
Diane ParkesDance-circus company Motionhouse’s latest show Hidden has been wowing audiences in the UK and Europe – and this January it comes to The Lowry in Salford. The show, which brings together agility, acrobatics, dance, digital projection and a...