Articles by Laura Dodge
By Laura Dodge

A Five Star Swashbuckling Adventure From English National Ballet

Le Corsaire is a sunny pirate antidote to London's rainy January.

 ★★★★★
By Laura Dodge

Review: Is Elf The Musical Worth The High Price Tag?

Top price is £240.

 ★★★☆☆
By Laura Dodge

Into the Hoods Review: A Hip Hop Fairy Tale Mash-up

Even your gran will enjoy Spinderella and Rap-on-Zel's break-dancing.

 ★★★★☆
By Laura Dodge

12 Labours Of Hercules To Be Performed In Central London

Battles, beasts and poo.
By Laura Dodge

Ladysmith Black Mambazo In Zulu Ballet Inala

Music and dance evoke South Africa.

 ★★★☆☆
By Laura Dodge

Wonderful Baffling Ballet And Lemons: Diana Vishneva

Captivating and confusing.

 ★★★☆☆
By Laura Dodge

Bayadère - The Ninth Life Fails To Live Up To Expectations

Choreography lost amongst chaotic concepts.

 ★★☆☆☆
By Laura Dodge

Modern Masters: Powerful Ballet Without A Tutu In Sight

English National Ballet excels in three contemporary works.

 ★★★★☆
By Laura Dodge

Prokofiev And Lady Gaga Team Up In Romeo And Juliet

Confusion ensues.

 ★★★☆☆
By Laura Dodge

A Diversity Of Dance In The Associates At Sadler's Wells

Three choreographers with 21st century approaches to dance-making.

 ★★★☆☆
By Laura Dodge

Mad Hatter's Tea Party Gets A Hip Hop Makeover

Cups, saucers and body popping.

 ★★★★☆
By Laura Dodge

Cascading Streams Of Dancers In Rambert's Triptych

Triple bill showcases skill but lacks innovation.

 ★★★☆☆
By Laura Dodge

Beauty And The Beast: Not Very Magical

Magical sets and music, but production lacks clarity
By Laura Dodge

Tapping And Tailcoats In Top Hat

Tap-tastic stage version of 1935 film.
By Laura Dodge

Marry Me A Little

Sondheim musical has a hard-to-follow narrative.
By Laura Dodge

Coppelia: Laugh-Out-Loud Ballet

A rip-roaring show for newcomers to the genre.
By Laura Dodge

Romeo And Juliet: A Ballet Spectacle

Tamara Rojo and Carlos Acosta shine at the Royal Albert Hall
By Laura Dodge

Havana Rakatan: Celebrating Cuba's Music and Dance

A vibrant evening out with toe-tapping live music.