dance/physical theatre review

Invasian Festival: Coral's 'Red' Dance & Kimho's Music

Coral Lee & Kaleidophone

The restful notes of a hammered dulcimer and double bass open this two-part evening of contemporary Chinese music and dance. First Ninian Perry and Kimho Ip play gentle, melodious pieces by Ip and by Bach. While aurally transported to mysterious musical landscapes the relationship of the musicians is lovely to watch, for it is with great admiration that Perry, plucking his bass, glances at the absorbed Ip. A change of pace and style comes with Coral Lee's dance piece 'Red.' Performed to prerecorded compositions, 'Red' is vigorous and engaging, but the disjunction between it and the live music played previously was uneasy. However, seeing two dancers attached ankle-to-ankle by a silken red cord move with graceful vitality almost made amends.

clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall, 17 - 23 Aug, 6.45pm (7.35pm), £9.00 (£8.00), fpp 116

tw rating: 3/5

published: Aug-2008

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