4/5

Atomos is the latest work from leading contemporary choreographer Wayne McGregor and, as you’d expect from its title, it’s an exploration of the atomic by the ever-absorbing and technically flawless Random Dance company.

McGregor’s choreography draws on the inner reserves of the 10 dancers in this extraordinary feat of physical endurance. Their dynamic geometric configurations, representing the clashing force fields of mind and body, electrify.

The company, responding cognitively to a range of visual and aural stimuli, create a sequence of intriguing physical codes and motifs derived from instants of connection and repulsion as they explore the human essence as a primordial atomic state.

With music by neoclassical composers A Winged Victory for the Sullen, lighting from Lucy Carter, 3D video from Ravi Deepres and “digital skins” from Studio XO, this is a superb marriage of the kinaesthetic and breathtaking aural and visual technology.

But, in what is very much a collective triumph, James Pett deserves special mention for his elegant poise married with relentless drive as does Fukiko Takase, with his ferocious agility and acceleration.

Tours until July 10, details: randomdance.org