Tuesday 23 August 2011

Walter & Agnes (A Little Love Story)

Name of company
Smith dance theatre / Escalator East to Edinburgh
Name of show
Agnes & Walter (A Little Love Story)
Genre
Dance & Physical Theatre
Venue
Zoo Southside
Date
6th August


Review ****

A charming piece of dance loosely based on the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.  It follows a young couple who re-enact movie scenes to keep their relationship alive, and these scenes are juxtaposed with 2 older dancers who portray Agnes & Walter in later years.  The most evocative moments are when all 4 are onstage together.  There is an additional performer – a female singer, who does not quite fit in with the pace and style of the rest of the production and I am still in 2 minds whether this part works in not – I am sure different people will have different opinions and please share them if you too have watched this show!

CA @ NEAT

Suitable / ready for rural touring?
Yes
Would you book them ?
Yes
Would it be worth pursuing this company to consider work in the future?
Yes

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