Ballett Zürich, Edinburgh
Christian Spuck is one of the most interesting theatrical voices in European ballet, displaying a distinctive combination of modern and classical style. As newly appointed director of Zürich he’s bringing that breadth of vision to the company’s repertory. For this double bill, Spuck presents his own Sonett – a narrative woven out of the romantic world of Shakespeare’s sonnets – and the UK premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Kairos. This special Zurich commission is set to Max Richter’s vivid re-imagining of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, which will also be performed live by violinist Daniel Hope and the BBC SSO on Monday.
Playhouse, Thu to 29 Aug
Dance at the fringe, Edinburgh
The relationship between mind and body is natural terrain for dance, but at Edinburgh, three choreographers approach it from fresh angles. In Homme | Animal (Greenside to 29 Aug, pictured), Vendetta Mathea and three dancers use movement to explore the interaction between human emotion and animal instinct. Mark Brew, in For Now, I Am (Zoo Southside, Sat to 30 Aug), explores how his life has changed since he was badly injured in a car accident. Disability is also key to Caroline Bowditch’s Falling In Love With Frida (Dance Base, to 30 Aug), a
solo exploring the life and career of painter Frida Kahlo.
