Dance (to watch)

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Expedition Paddock - Tango Sumo (France)

Expedition Paddock - Tango Sumo (France)

An unsettling dance piece set in the dormitory from hell.

(4 July 2008, 6:15 pm, 10:30 pm)
Callejeras - Mala Sangre (Spain)

Callejeras - Mala Sangre (Spain)

One of the hottest gigs from last year returns with their unique brand of flaming flamenco.

, (5 July 2008, 10:30 pm)
En Vie… En Ville - Da Motus (Switzerland)

En Vie… En Ville - Da Motus (Switzerland)

Four fluorescent green-suited dancers turn the National’s concrete exterior into the backdrop for a transient dance experience.

, (9 July 2008 - 10 July 2008, 6:15 pm)
Danza Attack - Producciones Imperdibles (Spain)

Danza Attack - Producciones Imperdibles (Spain)

This Spanish contemporary dance company performs inside a tent, into which you are invited to take a look.

, (10 July 2008 - 11 July 2008, 4:30 pm, 8:30 pm)
Capoeira with Cordão de Ouro

Capoeira with Cordão de Ouro

A thrilling Brazilian fusion of martial arts, music and poetry.

(12 July 2008, 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm)
Hip Hop - Gulliver’s Boom Box, Company Fierce (UK)

Hip Hop - Gulliver’s Boom Box, Company Fierce (UK)

A trip through time showing the evolution, skill and sophistication of street dance.

(21 August 2008, 6:15 pm, 10:00 pm)
Maori Dance - Manaia

Maori Dance - Manaia

Time-honoured Maori dance from UK-based Manaia. (23 August 2008, 3:00 pm)
Contemporary Dance - Chaser, Motionhouse Dance Theatre

Contemporary Dance - Chaser, Motionhouse Dance Theatre

Three dancers at a bar engage in 15 nail-biting minutes of dynamic encounters.

(23 August 2008, 2:45 pm, 5:45 pm, 10:15 pm)
Japanese Dance - Haru Ichiban

Japanese Dance - Haru Ichiban

Rigorously trained classic Japanese dance, special effect make-up and kimono costumes come together to give a taste of authentic Japanese culture.

(25 August 2008, 3:00 pm)
Bells - Akademi (UK)

Bells - Akademi (UK)

We first saw innovative Indian dance company Akademi in the Square last year, and we’re delighted to welcome them back with their hypnotic and delightful Bells.

(30 August 2008, 3:00 pm)

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Full season listing

Calendar listing

 

On the whole, all the events in Watch This Space are pretty much suitable for anybody, but as a guide, the symbols below give an indication of shows that we think are rather good for particular audiences.

  • Family and younger audiences
  • People who are Deaf or hard of hearing
  • People who are blind or visually impaired
  • A more adult crowd (PG)
  • Rain-proof shows (hopefully)
  • Best of European!