By Phil Willmott Tuesday, October 25 2016, 09:52
The first thing to note is that this isn’t a sincere musicalisation of Herman Melville's classic novel of man and beast in mortal combat on the high seas.
It’s the first revival of LES MIS producer, Cameron Macintosh’s first flop, in which a gang of cartoon-like school girls and their teachers are shown putting on a musical. In this current incarnation it’s to improve their OFSTED rating.
By Phil Willmott Monday, October 24 2016, 15:20
"Chemsex" is a slang term which, you won’t be surprised to learn, means a combination of sex and drugs and within the gay community this tends to mean group sex enjoyed at a “chill out party"
There have been some attempts to persuade us that there’s a chemsex health crisis going on at the moment, mostly, as far as I can see by people whose livelihood is dependent on this being the case. Personally I think that’s rather a strong term to apply to something which only affects a small subsection of hedonistic gay men but drugs are addictive and financial and mental hardship and even fatalities have resulted from those indulging to excess.
By Thomas Michael Voss Friday, October 21 2016, 14:57
The Peacock is well known for presenting world dance, such as Flamenco, Argentine Tango, and Cirque Du Soleil type shows. Now, in its third main reincarnation and running till 5th November 2016, BURN THE FLOOR (FIRE IN THE BALLROOM) is a worthy addition to that repertoire.
The evening is filled with almost all the favourite Ballroom and Latin American Dances and more, from Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Paso Doble, Jive to Quickstep, Tango, and Viennese Waltz with post-modern twists.
By Phil Willmott Friday, October 21 2016, 14:42
Cancer is a very emotive subject. It touches most of our lives in a deeply traumatising way. It certainly has touched mine so how you react to this musical will probably be informed by how raw you’re feeling. It could be that the cathartic experience of watching a show, any show about cancer, no matter how crudely assembled, will be enough to move you and allow you to over look its considerable flaws. I wasn’t moved, I grew increasingly alienated by its attempts to make excuses for its short comings and to justify itself whilst bullying me to tears and daring me not to be moved.
By Kit Benjamin Tuesday, October 18 2016, 07:44
Greek choreographer Dimitris Papaioannou is best known internationally as the creator of the opening and closing ceremonies for the Athens Olympics of 2004. Now, London dance festival Dance Umbrella presents a revival of his piece for two male performers, Primal Matter, originally conceived and performed in 2012 and, apparently, constantly developed since then.
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