Sadler’s Wells, London
The revered Malou Airaudo and Germaine Acogny kick off this year’s celebration of creative ageing, in a triple bill shared by Louise Lecavalier and Ben Duke
Malou Airaudo celebrated her 76th birthday the other night. On stage. Dancing. The applause was led by her co-performer, Germaine Acogny, at the end of their duet common ground(s). Acogny is 79.
Simply seeing these two great performers still making their moves feels like a validation of everything the Elixir festival is about. It’s a shame the piece is thin, relying on the women’s luminous presence for its effects.
