The Surge review - a wild and haunting wake for Sinéad O’Connor
The Surge is a new dance performance at Aviva Studios in Manchester that serves as a tribute to the late singer Sinéad O'Connor. Choreographed by Sonya Tayeh, the show features 10 mature dancers interpreting O'Connor's music and memoir.
Why it matters
The production honors a significant cultural figure while showcasing the talent of older performers in the contemporary dance scene.
Dancing in tongues … Amy Miller and Lisa Race in The Surge at Aviva Studios. Photograph: Manuel Harlan Dancing in tongues … Amy Miller and Lisa Race in The Surge at Aviva Studios. Photograph: Manuel Harlan Dance Review The Surge review – a wild and haunting wake for Sinéad O’Connor Aviva Studios, Manchester The late singer gets a thrilling tribute from a cast of 10 dancers in Sonya Tayeh’s heartfelt show
The article is a standard arts and culture review.
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