Curious Alchemy
World Premiere 2017 / Betty Oliphant Theatre
Toronto, Canada
Choreography Loughlan Prior
Institution New Zealand School of Dance
Music Ludwig Van Beethoven
Camille Saint-Saëns
Costume Design Donna Jefferis
Lighting Design Loughlan Prior
Images Bruce Zinger
The New Zealand School of Dance invited Loughlan to create this new work as a showcase of it's students and current identity for the Assemblée Internationale, hosted by Canada's National Ballet School in 2017. It was later restaged in Wellington, New Zealand at a celebration programme to mark the School's 50th Anniversary.
'Prior is certainly a name to watch: Curious Alchemy had a modern energy with its pace and delight.' Lucire - Jack Yan
'Snappy pas de deux and slick duets. Curious Alchemy was performed with charisma.' Dance Australia - Nina Levy
'A lovely sense of energy, playfulness and fun.'
NZ Theatre Review - Deirdre Tarrant
'A polished, techy yet sharp number with fabulous flair - entertaining from go to woe.' - Radio New Zealand Concert