Carmel ThomasonThere can be no doubt the Peaky Blinders brand is box office gold – six TV series, an ‘immersive experience’ and a Netflix movie in the making are testament to the enduring appeal of Birmingham’s gangster drama. So, you could be forgiven thinking...
The 2020s is blazing a trend for all things meta. So, it’s not surprising to find Rambert leading the charge for dance by staging a meta dance comedy. But what on earth does it mean? Death Trap is a new double-bill from Ben Duke, which links two of...
Georgina WellsRambert’s mixed programme Dance may have a rather unimaginative title, but it does what it says on the tin – three very different short pieces combine to create an evening showcasing the versatility of the company. It opens with the unsettling Eye...
Wim Vandekeybus’ work for Rambert was originally created and streamed live last year, when people were “desperate for old-fashioned physical interaction,” with the camera placed in the midst of the company dancers. It’s impossible to recreate this...
The Rambert brings a triple bill to the Lowry, a mix of two well established favourites and one new piece of work. PreSentient by McGregor, Choreographer – Wayne McGregor, Music – Steve Reich, Lighting – Lucy Carter, Design –...
Life is a Dream is a departure from the Rambert’s usual touring programme of three pieces, often including at the Lowry a premiered work. This season the contemporary dance company brings its first full-length narrative dance work in almost 40 years...
Life is a Dream sees contemporary dance company, Rambert present its first full length narrative dance work in almost 40 years. David Jays talks to choreographer, Kim Brandstrup and Costume Designer, Holly Waddington about their inspiration behind...
Britain’s oldest dance company, Rambert, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this autumn. And if its audience at The Lowry is anything to go by, the company has plenty of young fans to fill theatres for another 90. It helps that Rambert is now on...