recent review

 touch wood

September 29th 2009 at the Robin Howard Theatre at The Place

Libby Costello

Londondance.com 

To draw the evening to a close Sheron Wray's Google Women for Ffin Dance was beautifully crafted, as if meant for the wooden boards of the Touch Wood stage.  The two female dancers delved into the Western perceptions of women, assisted by props and costume changes. 

Forming the back drop to Google Women were the gendered large wooden poles and circular bases, taking on sexual characteristics as they were manipulated through the space.  High heeled shoes and boardroom jackets were donned for certain sections, creating an interplay between the woman as objects and as power.  

Luckily this highly political theme was displayed through flowing lines, caring partnering and an eloquent performance from Lisa Hood and Rebecca Evans. With a programme widely varying in styles and concepts.  it really was a treat to see these works in progress - seeing the final versions is now a must.