Articles by Laura Dodge
By Laura Dodge

Jane Eyre Ballet: Mad Wife Takes Centre Stage

An unusual slant on Brontë's classic novel.
By Laura Dodge

Carlos Acosta At The Coliseum: Cuba's Biggest Star Shines Bright

A challenging and diverse range of works superbly performed
By Laura Dodge

Les Saisons Russes Du XX1e Siecle: London Coliseum Turns Russian

A disappointing triple bill, lacking the magic of Diaghilev's original ballets.
By Laura Dodge

Ballet Talent From Boston Comes To London's Coliseum

Boston Ballet's Programme 1 showcases dancers on top form.
By Laura Dodge

Forsythe Company At Sadler's Wells: Whooshing Vocals and Rippling Spines

Forsythe's inimitable movement style lacks punch in this double bill.
By Laura Dodge

The Great Gatsby Ballet: Heartache, Beautiful Choreography And 1920s Glamour

A difficult-to-follow storyline but gorgeous dancing, music and designs.
By Laura Dodge

Hofesh Shechter Company At Sadler's Wells: Visceral, Raw And Animalistic

An incredible movement style, but low lighting and excessive volume make it hard to appreciate.
By Laura Dodge

Top 11 Theatre Annoyances

Phones ringing and screaming children are the obvious ones, but what else makes us mad in the theatre?
By Laura Dodge

Romeo And Juliet At Sadler's Wells: Canadian Ballet Returns to London

A fresh ballet version of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers.
By Laura Dodge

Laurencia At London Coliseum: Firework Dancers Catapulting Around The Stage

An utterly ridiculous ballet saved only by its lead duo.
By Laura Dodge

Giselle At London Coliseum: Sublime Technique Amidst Overgrown Ivy

The ballet belongs to Natalia Osipova, with her superb technique and beautiful characterisation.
By Laura Dodge

Gala Flamenca At Sadler's Wells: Nureyevs Of The Flamenco World

Traditional and contemporary dancing concludes the Flamenco Festival.
By Laura Dodge

Dance Review: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland @ Royal Opera House

Filled with quirky and entertaining characters and plenty of excitement, this is more of a show than a ballet.
By Laura Dodge

Dance Review: Burn The Floor @ Shaftesbury Theatre

A slick, high-energy display of excellent technique and prowess.
By Laura Dodge

Musical Preview: The Tailor-Made Man @ Arts Theatre

Gay love triumphs in this new musical set in 1930s Hollywood.
By Laura Dodge

Dance Review: FLOW @ The Print Room

Hubert Essakow's stunning water-inspired choreography.
By Laura Dodge

Dance Review: Midnight Tango @ Phoenix Theatre

A showcase for Strictly stars Flavia and Vincent.
By Laura Dodge

Dance Review: Tango Fire @ Peacock Theatre

Flames of Desire inspires.