I'd just like to say a very HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of my followers and readers. May this year bring exciting things for us all! If you really want something, then go out and make it happen because you never know if this year may be your last. Life is too short to not do what makes you happy.
I'd also like to give you a sneak preview into what I have in store on ReviewCentral this year.
Yes, my travelling adventure may be over (for now) but the blog will live on, and there will be lots of new posts on a variety of topics, including....
- Reviews: I will be reviewing anything and everything around the Manchester area, starting with West Side Story tonight at The Palace Theatre.
- A Day in The Life of...: I'm starting a new guest post series, as although I love interviewing people it can get a bit dull for both parties. A Day in the Life of a specific person is much more intimate and interesting, and allows the guest to have more control over the article. The first life to be invaded will be professional dancer Luke Jessop, who is currently part of Wim Vandeykeybus' Ultima Vez company.
- Wanderlust: I can't seem to leave the travelling adventurer behind me. As much as Rik and I would love to set off on the road again, we have a wedding to save for now! However, that doesn't stop me writing about my travel wishlist and reminiscing about our adventures.
See you soon! x
Apologies for interrupting the travel blog, unfortunately there's not many posts left to do anyway :(
I have been back in the UK for well over a month now, and still struggling to adapt! Only new things seems to excite me now, and there aren't many new experiences for me in my home city of Manchester.
I think that's probably one of the reasons I enjoy watching live dance and theatre, especially premieres - most of the time they bring something new to the table. I was selected by The Lowry Theatre to review the first night of Chelsea Hotel by Earthfall. This was exciting, my first press freebies (That was something new for me, hurrah)
To be honest I wasn't overly impressed with this pioneering dance theatre company's production Chelsea Hotel. Having heard of them for years, throughout my dance training at university, I guess I'd built up my first time watching a live performance. The problem is, I've matured watching modern contemporary choreographers such as Jasmin Vardimon and Hofesh Shechter, whose innovative choreography and emotive hold on an audience is profoud; and they were probably inspired by the likes of Earthfall and other physical theatre companies. And Earthfall are sticking to their classic style, making me feel like I've been transported back in time watching their performances.
Take a look at my review on the Lowry's blog.
