Skeleton Tree media
"It’s a riveting experience, at once intense and soothing. Kaleidoscopic patternings and precise arrangements of bodies – where does one being begin and another end? – are contrasted with moments of chaotic abandon (death as dance party) at once exhilarating and terrifying. And there’s a wildness at times, a howling at the moon in the face of death." - Read more
- Daily Review
"Lake has bravely drilled down to the core of this human inevitability and brought it to the stage in all its complexity, revealing obscure behaviours that potentially arise. It’s startling to see the emotional impact dance can embody." - Read more
- Dance Informa
"The climax is a heart-breaking reflection on how grief rips through everyday life. Skeleton Tree does not delve into the metaphysics of death but it is felt, skilled, and undeniably beautiful." - Read more
- The Age ★★★★
"Breathtaking. The emotional resonance of Skeleton Tree is cumulative and powerful. " - Read more
- Witness performance
“Skeleton Tree is further proof of an artist who knows precisely what she wants; the seamless integration of sound and design, the confidence of her partnerships, and the emotional power of her work all speak of a choreographer at the peak of her abilities.” - Read more