Performance
New Statesman critics review the latest theatre, live music and dance performances
Articles in Performance
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Theatre
Sins of the father
- 19 February 2009
An underwhelming start gives way to an inspired reading of generational conflict Three Days of Rain Apollo Theatre, London W1
Dance
Up close and personal
- 12 February 2009
Stripped bare, the flamenco superstar is more of a puppy than a sleek hound Joaquín Cortés Unleashed Roundhouse, London NW1
Culture
Voice of the people
- 29 January 2009
A timely reminder that there has always been another, more gentle, United States Folk America: Hollerers, Stompers and Old Time Ramblers Barbican, London EC2
Opera
Plastic not so fantastic
- 22 January 2009
An opera about cosmetic surgery is witty, but lacks genuine feeling Skin Deep Opera North, Leeds
Music
Antony and the Johnsons: Pop, but not as you know it
- 22 January 2009
The bewitching, genre-defying singer returns with a new green message Antony and the Johnsons The Crying Light (Rough Trade)
Music
Reason to be cheerful? Hardly
- 15 January 2009
Ian Dury deserves a better tribute than this musical two-hander can provide Hit Me! The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury Leicester Square Theatre, London WC2
Music
The beat goes on
- 08 January 2009
This parade of novelty instruments is driven by a keen sense of rhythm Lost and Found Orchestra Royal Festival Hall, London SE1
Theatre
In praise of the great dame
- 11 December 2008
Even a half-decent pantomime such as this can work magic on its audience Mother Goose Hackney Empire, London E8
Opera
The drowned world
- 04 December 2008
Elaborate stagecraft is superfluous in a piece as spare and grim as a Norse epic Riders to the Sea Coliseum, London WC2
Dance
Everyday miracles
- 04 December 2008
- 6 comments
Edgy yet emotional, this is a vindication of the Royal Ballet's new appointment Infra Royal Opera House, London WC2
