From suave men in suits accompanied by Leonard Bernstein’s dramatic Fugues & Riffs (Arthur Pita), to highly physical dance (Liam Steel), and breathtaking lift sequences (David Massingham), this unique acclaimed dance show for an all-male cast amazed audiences across the UK and abroad when it first toured in 2006.
With simple yet sophisticated lighting and no set, the choreographers have focused purely on the nature of the space and the physicality of the performers, resulting in three innovative and dynamic pieces of contemporary dance.
The 5 Man Show, due to popular demand, is a revival for 2010 as a major UK and international tour. For BDE, the newly-formed company will present a sharing showing excerpts from all three pieces of the show.
“There is no doubt that The 5 Man Show will stay vividly in the mind of any dancegoer – and for a long time, too. The whole programme restores the long-lost faith in contemporary dance, physical theatre and dance theatre…if it is excellent dance and good theatre you are after, do not miss this.” (The Spectator)
