Confluence
A collaboration between choreographer Akram Khan and musician Nitin Sawhney, this show is unique and contemporary with many memorable moments. My favourite part is when Khan did his flamenco/ tap dancing which I thought was sensational. Together with Sawhney's Indian music, the show exceeds my expectations in many ways. And the story of Khan's father is particularly touching.
Tanguera
Unlike Tango Fire shown at Peacock theatre last year, Tanguera actually has a storyline set in the early 20th century, so it feels more like a Broadway musicial than a dance show. The storyline is quite predictable but for a tango lover like me, the dancing definitely comes before the story. Not exactly groundbreaking, the show is a crowd-pleaser with skillful dancing, great choreography and set design. However, the star of the show has to be the 75-year old Marìa Nieves, who is charismatic and brilliant. If I could dance like her when I am 75, I would be over the moon!
Eonnagata
A collaboration between ballerina Sylvie Guillem, choreographer Russell Maliphant and theatre director, Robert Lepage, this ambitious show is based on the story of Chevalier D'Eon, a transvestite spy who worked for King Louis XV. With costumes designed by the late Alexander McQueen, the show is visually beautiful and has a 'Greenaway' feel to it. However, it is emotionally cold, slightly self-indulgent, and together with the confusing storyline, the show fails to fully connect with the audiences. Having said that, the overall production standard is still high with many creative ideas and high artistic value. Not a show for everyone but memorable nonetheless.
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