Modern dance – John Allcock

Matthew Bourne’s “Romeo and Juliet”

09/01/202514/09/2023 by John

I’m very fond of dance, and last night we went to the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford to see the new version of Romeo and Juliet, by the celebrated choreographer Matthew Bourne. You probably know that he is known for his often startling reinterpretations of classic ballet stories …. Swan Lake being the first and perhaps … Read more

I’m not often overwhelmed by art ….

09/01/202511/10/2019 by John

….but tonight has been an exception. My wife and I went to see the Dada Masilo dance company’s version of Giselle at the Bradford Alhambra theatre. I found it a remarkable experience. Its effect on me compared to my encounter many years ago, for the first time, with Ghost Dances, in that I felt that … Read more