Dance & Physical Theatre: Elvis Still My Heart

Date: August 20th, 2009 Author: Martin Walker
Category(s): Dance & Physical Theatre: Elvis Still My Heart
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Dance and Physical Theatre
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Elvis Still My Heart
Pleasance Dome

Three young women – Louise Barrett, Katey Leader and Georgina Pavey – present an absolute gem of a modern dance show.

It’s circa 1970.  Arianne (Leader) is a Welsh teenager running away from a broken home.  Tasmin (Pavey) is escaping Cornwall and the sexual abuse of a man who thinks he’s Jesus.  They find each other and move into the London home of the reclusive Agnes (Barrett).  They soon turn Agnes’ world upside down.

Played out to an Elvis Presley soundtrack, you need neither be a fan of dance or Elvis to enjoy this show.  Although it occasionally touches on dark and challenging aspects of growing up and fitting in, this is ultimately a feel-good play about love and acceptance which will have you leaving the theatre with a broad smile.

Dance is rarely this accessible and accomplished.  A wee treat.

MW