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The Merchants of Bollywook hits the stage at the Peacock theatre with amazing energy, vitality and fun. The forty performers smile and flirt with the audience enjoying every minute of this action packed and often Kitsch story set in India.
Ayesha danced by Carol Furtado is the daughter of the famous Merchant family. She leaves her Grandfather, Shantilal acted by Chanda Khanna and her boyfriend Uday danced by Deepak Rawat to seek her fame and fortune in the films of Bollywood. It is a weak story line but this does not distract from the dazzling array of dances and costumes. The show uses 1,200 costumes and 2,500 pieces of Indian jewellery.
The film Slum Dog Millionaire fuelled an unprecedented interest in the West for Indian films, dance and a fascination for the World of Bollywood.
Therefore it is not surprising that this thatrical show has been put together in celebration of the Indian film industry.
Bollywood makes 800 films a year and 15 million tickets are sold a day!
Dance Reviews
Reviews
Out now in Dance Dynamic February issue / The Nutcracker review of the Royal Ballet dancing at the Royal Opera House and The Snowman reviewed at the Peacock Theatre and performed by the Birmingham reportory company.
Previous Reviews Mayerling by the Royal Ballet, Cirkus Cirkor, Insane in the Brain, Interview of Dame Beryl Grey, Scottish Ballets 40th Anniversary performances, Paco Pena Flamenco Company
All the reviews with photographs will be posted on my web site soon in pdf format
Future Reviews
Matthew Bournes Swan Lake at Sadlers Wells
Below is a taster of the review which will be published in the March edition of Dance Dynamic.
The magazine is released on the 25th of February.
A Powerful Sinister Production danced with incredible energy
Out of the mist appears a swan danced by Richard Winsor. Instantly the whole drama of the production intensifies. The swan soars into the air. Christopher realises that this swan is his salvation and feverishly runs after it. He dances with energy and total conviction. The swan moves with fluid inverted actions of his arms and feet he poses with strong lines and evil eyes. All the swans arrive in groups of three and four. They jump and twist and turn their necks letting out hissing sounds producing a menacing and powerful dance. The moon on the set shines a steely grey light on the swans upper bodies accentuating their naked torsos and their beautiful syncopation
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Tales of Beatrix Potter and Les Patineurs
In progress
Reviews and photographs of the Flamenco Festival at the Sadlers Wells February 2010
Tips of the week for weddings
See todays blog 15th February 2010
Female Guests:
The shops are full of black clothes but don't succumb! Direct your eyes away and look in the colours. White with black trimmings look great. Red with black trimmings will be perfect for November/December Weddings. Why not try purple? No black hats, save those for funerals. If you are worried you will stray towards buying a black outfit take a friend with you to shop. Or go to a small boutique where you can get a personal service.
Snow on the ground very cold. Bring a warm shawl so that you can put this when you are walking in between shots. This will stop you looking blue.
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