London International Mime Festival launches on January 13th, Naima Khan previews what's on offer.
Studded with premieres from numerous international troupes, London International Mime Festival 2010 sees 15 companies from over 10 countries bring their astonishing and varied talents to our fair city.
The diversity of what's on offer at LIMF 2010 is cause for boundless excitement. If you're new to theatre minus the dialogue, or a sceptical traditionalist, there's still plenty here to ease your baby steps into the wild, unfettered world of the interpretive stage. No show finishes later than 21:30 and there are plenty of weekend family-friendly performances too. Our top pick for families is Until Now from Mimbre. The geniuses behind Mimbre are Silvia, Emma and Lina. Graduates of The Circus Space, they now have a global reputation for communicating through a unique physical language and combining acrobatics with theatre and dance.
LIMF 2010 has a perfect mix of new acts, and ones we're more familiar with, spread out over London, so no heavy trekking involved. Expect plenty of acrobatics and shows using stupefying circus skills. There's also a good number of productions showcasing talent at the forefront of experimental theatre.
London International Mime festival 2010 runs from 13th-30th January at Southbank Centre, The Barbican, Institute of Contemporary Arts Theatre and Linbury Studio Theatre at The Royal Opera House. See the LIMF10 website for more details.
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