by Graham Watts | Apr 25, 2023 | Awards, Dance
The 23rd National Dance Awards #NDA23 Announcement of NominationsThe Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle is pleased to announce the short-listed nominations for the National Dance Awards (#NDA23). The qualifying period for performances was between 1st January and... 
by Music Editor | Feb 4, 2023 | Books, Dance, Drama, Film, Music, Uncategorized, Visual Arts
The Critics’ Circle is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Matthew Rye at the age of 60. Matthew was a much-loved figure, well known for his quiet, astute intelligence, a profound knowledge of music which he nevertheless wore lightly, and a kind, unassuming,... 
by Graham Watts | Dec 11, 2022 | Dance
Bruno Beltrão – Grupo de Rua: New Creation Israel Galván: La Consagración de la Primavera (Rite of Spring) Sadler’s Wells: 22 & 25 November 2022 In late November, London’s flagship theatre for dance became the venue for two bouts of risk-taking... 
by Graham Watts | Nov 14, 2022 | Dance
Ivan Putrov’s Men in Motion showcases the very best of male virtuosity
by Graham Watts | Nov 6, 2022 | Dance, Uncategorized
Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells, London : 28 October 2022 Arthur Pita has built a solid reputation on bringing surreal tales to life in dance theatre. Previous forays into his particular genre include Stepmother/Stepfather (with HeadSpace Dance, in 2017),... by Graham Watts | Oct 7, 2022 | Dance, Uncategorized
Published by Regal House Publishing Paperback: 256 pages ISBN:9781646032570 US: $9.99 Release Date: 20 September 2022 Novels about ballet are much rarer than ballets about novels. A Bullet in the Ballet, Caryl Brahms’ 1937 crime thriller (written jointly with S.J.... 