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Fishamble

There will be a point early on in this captivating, invigorating piece of dance theatre when the world will fall away, and you are left with Pat Kinevane. His body stripped almost naked, Kinevane articulates perfectly - with every part of himself - what it is to be human, with an intensity and precision in his physicality that is almost ethereal, though crucially, it's not; he is always reminding us that this is live, all too real and occasionally harrowing in its honesty. His body is mesmerising, conveying a power and pride in old age that is breathtaking. The lean, beautiful writing complements Kinevane's physical storytelling with exhilarating effect. Witty, relevant and disturbing, it paints an engaging, resonant narrative that left me profoundly moved.

Dance Base - National Centre for Dance, 20 - 23 Aug, 6.00pm (7.20pm), £11.00 (£7.00), fpp n/a

tw rating: 5/5

published: Aug-2008

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