What's happened
Rambert’s This is Rambert tour on the Festival Theatre stage showcases Crimson, Hop(e)storm and Gallery of Consequence, to revive the company’s reputation for accessible, high-skill dance. The program blends witty, athletic, and poignant works, with live accompaniment and strong choreography.
What's behind the headline?
Analysis
- Rambert is maintaining a tradition of boundary-testing works that remain accessible to broad audiences.
- Crimson offers a stage-bound dialogue with flirtation and combat, paired with a live pianist, highlighting live music’s role in contemporary dance.
- Hop(e)storm, by LA HORDE, fuses Lindy Hop agility with rave-like pulse, demanding precise timing and athleticism from performers.
- Gallery of Consequence, Emma Evelein’s piece, revisits a thought-provoking airport-departure setting, continuing the company’s interest in memory and movement.
- The triple bill demonstrates Rambert’s strength in combining technical prowess with a strong sense of narrative and mood, reinforcing its position as a leader in accessible modern dance.
How we got here
Rambert, a century-old company, has reinvented itself across styles, venues, and leadership. The Edinburgh show previews a daring program that reflects Rambert’s ongoing push for boundary-pushing dance.
Our analysis
The Scotsman reviews emphasize the company’s long-standing evolution and the high technical standards across Crimson, Hop(e)storm, and Gallery of Consequence; additional context from Rambert’s history and repertoire informs the piece’s continued relevance.
Go deeper
- What makes Rambert’s current triple bill stand out among two dozen touring programs this season?
- How do the three works connect in theme and pacing for a cohesive evening?
- What role does live piano play in Crimson and how does it influence the dancers’ phrasing?