Guy Cassiers: Onder de Vulkaan
In the integration of video and live theatre Guy Cassiers and his team at Antwerp's Toneelhuis have reached a level of perfection that is hard to beat. So much for the good.
When Labour Costs Are Low
Bollywood movies provide cross-country evidence for Baumol's cost disease in the performing arts.
Peter Brook: The Empty Space
This is one of those books of which I'm ashamed to admit I only just read it. It is, as it says on the back cover of my paperback edition, required reading for anyone working in dance or theatre.
Can Dance Be Disgusting?
In one of my recent papers I address the observation that scents can be disgusting, but watching dance rarely is. Stephen Fry begs to disagree, although not in response to my article.
Teatro de Ciertos Habitantes: De Monstruos y Prodigios
A history of the castrati doesn’t sound like an obvious theme for a theatre production. But at least it’s different. And difference is interesting.
Romeo Castellucci: Hey Girl!
Romeo Castellucci creates scenes and images that are pregnant with meaning yet never deliver. This is the strength of the theatre of Romeo Castellucci.
Rene Pollesch: L'Affaire Martin! Etc.
In "L´Affaire Martin! Occupe-toi de Sophie! Par la fenêtre, Caroline! Le mariage de Spengler. Christine est en avance" René Pollesch has turned the language of postmodern philosophy into the stuff of comedy.
La Fura dels Baus: Imperium
"Imperium" by La Fura dels Baus is disorienting, thought provoking, violent, sexy and cool and because of that even more thought provoking.
Cirque du Soleil: O
I wanted to see a performance by Cirque du Soleil while I was in Las Vegas and O is supposed to be their most spectacular show. And spectacular it is.
Peepshows Are Theatre, Dutch Judge Rules
A Dutch judge has ruled that peepshows are a form of theatre. The (erotic) nature of the performance does not alter the fact that it is a performance attended by a paying audience.
Elevator Repair Service: Gatz
"Gatz" by New York based theatre company Elevator Repair Service is magnificent performance and one of my favourite theatre productions of all time.
Johan Simons: Platform
The performance was good, the actors were great and I really liked the stage design. And yet, as I type this, I wonder why I wasn't completely struck.