Darkly atmospheric storytelling. Choreographic cleverness!
‘Darkly atmospheric storytelling. Choreographic cleverness!’
The Guardian
Exploring the mythology of Medusa and her representations in our history & culture. This work examines the gendered significance of Medusa, the symbolism and its various connotations in our contemporary life and in our current environment.
Medusa was created in celebration of the Jasmin Vardimon Company’s 20th anniversary and the work of one of the world’s leading female choreographers.
‘unforgettable, highly entertaining masterpiece’
Broadway World
‘a propulsive, taut and powerfully engaging piece of theatre’
London City Nights
‘Unmissable!’
Everything Theatre
Darkly atmospheric storytelling. Choreographic cleverness!
unforgettable, highly entertaining masterpiece
a propulsive, taut and powerfully engaging piece of theatre
Unmissable!
'Magic permeates the work in its entirety. Moments are imbued with such entrancing grace that I was unable to tear my eyes away.'
'The dancers’ physical strength and acrobatic agility is genuinely jaw-dropping.'
'Should you get the opportunity to go and see this, for the love of God, go. It’s something not of this world.'
‘The show offers a dynamic and sudden shift of themes and references from contemporary society to the classical world.’
‘This show is clever visually and choreographically, backed by a conceptual narrative that hardly leaves indifferent.’
‘Incredibly talented company present another unforgettable, highly entertaining masterpiece’
‘One of the most forward-thinking and innovative choreographers working right now, Vardimon has selected the best of the best to make up her troupe. And she has pushed them to their limits’
‘What sets this show apart from any other dance piece is the company’s impressive ability of storytelling’
‘Even though the centre focus is filled with electric choreography, the background has the same care placed upon it, perfectly completing the dramaturgical jigsaw’
‘Throughout, the entire company shine and it’s a wonderful experience. Celebrating 20 years of creativity, long may it continue’
‘Unmissable!’
‘Raw and real – you couldn’t pull your eyes away from the stage’
‘A static stage literally comes alive in its various parts–a boat, the plastic on the floor etc.–becoming at the same time a moving environment (a stormy sea), a character-environment (the animal “Medusa,” the jellyfish), then giving birth to the dancers themselves on stage’
‘Beautifully poetic movements and engaging drama, Jasmin Vardimon has created a unique choreographic voice’
‘A visually stunning art piece. Sensational’
‘The quality of choreography, the passion of the dancers, and the standard of sound and light technicians was nothing less than sensational’
‘The beauty of Medusa is the layering of interpretations and meanings that are built upon the classical Greek myth’
‘Beautifully powerful art’
‘The narrative is harrowing, the choreography is stunning’
‘Challenging. With plenty of food for thought’
‘Dance theatre at its very best’
‘The imagery is stunning, and so is Vardimon’s choreography, some of which calls for athleticism and split-second timing, and gets both in spades’
‘The musical collage that accompanies Medusa is about as eclectic as it comes, ranging from opera to chart music everything in between. It supports the action beautifully’
‘Amadeo Solernou’s lighting is super’
‘Utterly captivating’
‘Medusa’s other-worldly dreamscape. Inspired’
‘Vardimon creates mesmerising images on stage’
‘Entertaining and chill-inducing – a propulsive, taut and powerfully engaging piece of theatre that has a palpable intellectual depth’
‘The whole package kicks ass in a sustained and impressively thorough manner’
‘Remarkably innovative movement and narrative’
‘Deft and unusual choreography. Powerful precision ’
‘One of the most impressive moments of human movement I’ve seen on stage’
‘Visceral, vital and violent, Medusa works on the heart as well as the head to leave you questioning and reeling’
‘Vardimon demands a lot from her dancers, and they deliver – movements startling in their originality’
‘A majestic work of vivid imagery and metaphor, fascinating movement vocabulary, performed by an exceptional cast’
‘Majestic. Vivid. Fascinating’
‘Clever choreography… Intense and sincere’
‘Extraordinary skill and beauty’
‘Unbelievably beautiful and potent images, and Vardimon’s dancers are frequently breath-taking’
‘Supreme level of physical artistry’
‘Vardimon is clearly an exceptional talent; not only is she director and choreographer, but sound and set designer too’
‘The company dances at the highest level’
‘Provocative, avant-garde and unique’
‘Her company is at the forefront of progression and forward thinking in the arts’
‘Choreographic delicacies’
‘As a choreographer, she is restlessly inventive’
‘Arresting images’
‘Engrossing’
‘Driven by robust, hugely physical performances. …. her company tackles [the story of Medusa] with alluring force’
‘Vardimon’s work lies in her original choreography – imaginative patterned formations in groups and the innovative use of movement,
multi-layered choreographic poetry unravelling on the stage’
‘Many fascinating choreographic elements’
‘Vardimon’s work is always of a high intellectual, academic quality’
‘Jasmin Vardimon Company (JVC) is one of Britain’s most pioneering physical dance theatre companies, creating work that excites both the eye and the mind by pushing the boundaries of human physicality whilst engaging in universal, contemporary themes that strike an emotional chord.’
‘Vardimon’s powerful art of story-telling integrates multiple layers of communication – combining dance, movement, video, animation, text and music.’
‘Her sharp instincts and keen observations of human behaviour deliver beautifully precise characterisation, powerfully brought to life by her company of versatile dancers. Cast from around the world, each performer brings his/her own unique experience, with dynamic results.’