“The ‘Ballet’ sequence, choreographed by Ben Hartley, with Louise (Aoife Dardis) and a carnival boy trying to seduce her (James Lim) was thrilling to watch!”
Carousel
“The ‘Ballet’ sequence, choreographed by Ben Hartley, with Louise (Aoife Dardis) and a carnival boy trying to seduce her (James Lim) was thrilling to watch!”
Carousel
“The ‘Ballet’ sequence, choreographed by Ben Hartley, with Louise (Aoife Dardis) and a carnival boy trying to seduce her (James Lim) was thrilling to watch!”
Carousel
“The ‘Ballet’ sequence, choreographed by Ben Hartley, with Louise (Aoife Dardis) and a carnival boy trying to seduce her (James Lim) was thrilling to watch!”
Carousel
“The ‘Ballet’ sequence, choreographed by Ben Hartley, with Louise (Aoife Dardis) and a carnival boy trying to seduce her (James Lim) was thrilling to watch!”
Carousel
Reviews & Press
“Ben is a unique and invaluable force in the theatre who has complete understanding of story. He builds worlds that are not only visually expressive, but also rooted in deep human characterization. He has the ability to maintain a robust narrative engine within his choreography, and in turn, enhance the overall audience experience.”
Jeanine Tesori - Tony Award Winning Composer
“Choreography by Ben Hartley is never intrusive or affected but when incorporated lends a lighthearted touch with conventional movement in absurd situations.”
Held Momentarily
“Director Harry Shifman and choreographer Ben Hartley keep everything in check”
Held Momentarily
“The ‘Ballet’ sequence, choreographed by Ben Hartley, with Louise (Aoife Dardis) and a carnival boy trying to seduce her (James Lim) was thrilling to watch!”
Carousel
“Ben Hartley’s twinkling choreography was spot-on.”
Into the Woods
”What super, stylish, and sure-footed choreography courtesy of Ben Hartley.”
Assassins
“This revival is flamboyantly staged and energetically choreographed by Ben Hartley.”
Assassins
“What’s more, director Bruce Guthrie and chorographer Ben Hartley use the spaces created to present some brilliantly imaginative scenes with precise and well-rehearsed movement that both support the narrative and enhance the tensions. The result is that the scenes felt clearer, the characters better developed, the ensemble well drilled and the sound - rich, powerful and emotional.”
Chess
“Ben Hartley's choreography contributes enormously to the production's theatrical impact. The ensemble work in Diplomats, with its forceful, synchronised movement emphasising displays of power and political spectacle, is particularly striking. Equally memorable is the physicalisation of Freddie and Anatoly's chess matches through the dancers' movements. I was especially fond of the staging of One Night in Bangkok: as the curtain rises, the stage is suddenly flooded with vivid red light creating a dramatic visual contrast to the restrained atmosphere that dominates much of the rest of the production.”
Chess
“Ben Hartley’s choreography works to highlight solo performances whilst also creating some wonderful moments as a group.”
Chess
“Leo Ash Evens, scored with his ambitious song-and-dance turn to All I Need Is the Girl.”
Gypsy
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