This interesting programme presents three out of nine short performances by the National Dance Network’s new small-scale dance initiative, Dance 3. This is a touring showcase of new work by some of the UK’s emerging professional choreographers. The works are accompanied by an installation by Heather Eddington’s State of Flux dance film company, blending dance, film and animation.
4M2 is an energetic and engaging physical theatre performance from choreographers Claire Cunningham and Jose Agudo, combining real stories, a filmic backdrop and a multi-layered soundscape.
Cabin Fever by Tom Dale is enigmatic, intriguing and a very well made piece for Stephen Moynihan. Lost in a world of his own, the character’s cabin fever and mental twists produce an exhilarating and powerful performance. This expressive and physical work is a metaphor for a state of mind but it isn’t clear what is tormenting this troubled lone figure. The choreography is excellent, no move is wasted and it works well on the long back and body of superb dancer Moynihan.
Passing Strange and Wonderful by Ben Wright is an intense physical conversation for the two fine performers, Kier Patrick and Lise Manavit. Framed by fluttering light, it shows the desire to break through barriers between a couple with expressive moments of soft tenderness and insatiable desire.
With the current poor triple bill of modern works by the Royal Ballet on the main stage, this is a tonic in its studio theatre for all who appreciate contemporary dance and its future.
Production information can change over the run of the show.
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