Ivan Putrov - Men in Motion

Financial Times“Less than convincing...” The sadness is that this event had good ideas, good intentions and performers. It came out of the oven too soon...

The Telegraph“Polunin is as good as the hype...” I arrived at Men in Motion, a celebration of the male dancer in which Polunin makes his possible swansong, expecting a scene rather like the one that greets evicted contestants from Big Brother...

The Observer“Men became spectres, spirits and evanescent objects of desire...” Putrov set out to illustrate the emergence of the male dancer as a star in his own right, rather than merely an adjunct to the ballerina...

The Arts Desk“'Men in Emotion' would be a more apt title...” In the wayward circumstances, this is a skimpy evening to look at, yet - if only the orchestra were better - it’s aurally intriguing...

Guardian“Real intelligence and surprising moments of passion...” What's impressive about the evening, aside from its original choice of material, is its high production values with live music and a set commissioned from artist Gary Hume for Putrov's own new work Ithaka...

this is london“Presents a vision of talent and beauty cannibalising themselves...” There are striking passages - like the intimately simple waltzes between the men which end with Sillis throwing himself foetally into Putrov's arms - but too much stodge between them...

The Independent“Slight evening of dance...” With Ithaka, Ivan Putrov has created a ballet in which everyone loves Ivan Putrov...