ENTERTAINMENT By J.D. Lacroix and Shoshanna Rozen newsdesk@monthlyherald.com
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the highlight of their Triple Bill, also showing at Saddlers Wells, is Rambert choreographer Mark
Baldwin, a native New Zealander who was born in Fiji and danced with the
NZ company before moving to the UK. FRENZY features music by New Zealand's
most celebrated rock band, Split Enz, and also uses moves from traditional
Maori culture, where dance plays a strong role. The work was originally
performed as a full-length work with a 40-strong group of Maori kapa haka
dancers, Te Matarae I Orehu, and their choreographer Wetini
Mitai-Ngatai. It uses elements of humour, with zoot suits, silver tutus
and quiffs to contrast with the Maori moves. Mr Harris believes that
European audiences will appreciate the fresh feel and enthusiasm of his
young company. Unlike UK companies, there are no principal dancers, and the
32 members all play many different roles. Mr Harris is also keen to deepen
his links with New Zealand's rich cultural heritage - something which the
rest of the world is beginning to recognise. The co-choreographer of FRENZY,
Wetini Mitai-Ngatai, went on to work on the film Whale Rider, whose Maori
star Keisha Castle-Hughes was the youngest actress ever nominated for an
Oscar. The Royal New Zealand Ballet plays at Sadler's Wells in London
until 1 May. It then tours the UK, playing at Glasgow's Theatre Royal (5-8
May); Edinburgh's Festival Theatre (11-15 May); High Wycombe (18-21 May) and
Bath's Theatre Royal (25-29 May).-BBCNews.
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