Students from Haverstock School’s young journalists review Vicki Igbokwe’s Hansel & Gretel. Vicki Igbokwe is the choreographer and founder of Uchenna Dance. Vicki’s parents were barristers who specialised in aspects of the law. Vicki could have been a barrister too. We are glad that Vicki became a choreographer because Uchenna Dance’s Hansel & Gretel is amazing, mysterious and cheeky, and we loved it! […]
If any proof were needed that the Wells is the premier dance house in the world, this was it. ★★★★☆ Dance Sampled (extract review) by Debra Craine, The Times. There was nothing subtle about the female-empowerment agenda of the opening attraction, Uchenna Dance’s The Head Wrap Diaries — Fierce and Free. A flavour of African and contemporary dance combine in Vicki Igbokwe’s […]
Sadler’s Wells‘ annual pick ‘n’ mix buffet of dance offerings returns again for a selection of live performances and interactive front-of-house experiences. The evening, running for two nights only, offers a mix of easy-to-digest crowd-pleasers with some more thought-provoking or abstract work that leave more to unpick. It’s an exciting programme, and the introductory video that accompanies prior to each […]
The Head Wrap Diaries: Fierce and Free at Sadler’s Wells Sampled. Reviewed by Maggie Foyer, Seeing Dance This is a weekend when Sadler’s Wells lets its hair down. Stalls seats are ripped out to let punters get close up and personal, as dance happens throughout the building, on all levels and in all spaces. On stage there is something for all tastes […]
Posted by: The Reviews Hub – London in Dance, Drama, London 11/02/2019 Reviewer: Richard Maguire Sampled is a tasting menu of dance, showcasing what we can expect at Sadler’s Wells this year. Over two hours, the audience are treated to snatches of flamenco and ballet, contemporary and hip-hop. There’s something here for everyone, but, importantly, it also introduces new dance styles to those people who, otherwise, might […]
Sadler’s Wells Sampled review by Emily Baxter-Derrington, The 730 Review. Sadler’s Wells Sampled is a unique festival, showcasing a wide variety of dance styles, and offers a sneak peak at some of the works to be featured later in the season. An interactive evening, where dance leaks from the stage to the foyer, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The first […]
Posted by NUMBER 9: Theatre, Music and Film on Feb 9, 2019. If you’re new to the world of dance, then the annual celebration of the craft is the perfect thing for you. The two hour performance brings brilliantly talented performers and groups together into one space. With the perfect bite-sized performances of only ten minutes, five minute breaks between allowed the […]
REVIEW: Hansel & Gretel at The Place by Uju (Babes About Town) | December 22, 2018 Hansel and Gretel are not Danes. Nope, they’re African in this vibrant and playful dance piece by Uchenna Dance company (creators of The Head Wrap Diaries). The rascally brother and sister duo play hide and seek and other African playground games — it was fun to […]
Read Maya Pindar’s review of Uchenna Dance’s Hansel & Gretel on The Wonderful World of Dance. Uchenna Dance’s Hansel and Gretel. Photo by Foteini Christofilopoulou Choreographer Vicki Igbokwe retells the classic story of Hansel & Gretel, amalgamating house, waacking, vogue and forms of African and contemporary dance in the children’s search for home. Igbokwe’s version sees the two fearless siblings embark on […]
By Siobhan Murphy on January 9, 2019 in Reviews Uchenna Dance Hansel & Gretel ★★★★✰ London, The Place 15 December 2018 Vicki Igbokwe’s bold dance retelling of the classic fairy tale Hansel and Gretel has a sense of playfulness at its heart, and something of a political message for adults to chew on too. Its soundtrack is an African-tinged mix of house, jazz, soul and […]