Sadler’s Wells was sparsely populated for the London opening of Rambert’s programme of three short works. Perhaps it’s a sign of how hard it is to get audiences back to live dance. Perhaps it reveals Rambert’s difficulties in remaking its mark as the UK’s foremost contemporary dance company under a new director, Benoit Swan Pouffer, who took charge at the end of 2018. Or maybe its normal audience were watching Rangers lose the Europa League final.
Whatever the reason, those who stayed away missed a treat. Rambert’s dancers are always sensational. Here they were dancing works that stretched and showcased their talent.
