Reader Reviews
Swan Lake (Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London)
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 | Saw this exceptional work of genius last night (12th December). Jason Piper as the lead swan was breathtaking, very charismatic and powerfully feral, an all together different kind of swan to Adam Cooper - more dangerous and consequently more thrilling. Christopher Marney as the Prince was completely convincing, especially the last two scenes depicting the decline of his mental state. This show is, amazingly, even better than the last production ten years ago. There has been more money thrown at this and it shows. The lighting and scenery are inspirational. The final scene has been re-worked to be more gritty and menacing, the swans are vampire-esque, hissing and devouring their victim. The original music by Tchaikovsky has been used and of course is exquisite and sits beautifully with this modern interpretation. There is humourous relief with a Korgi on wheels and the delightful dance of the sygnets, which never descends into farce and is pure magic. It is hard to find fault with this masterpiece. - 195.92.67.76) | 13 Dec 04 |
| From audience point of view - After seeing the show years before and again last week. The show doesn't need a star dancer, the show/dance itself is THE STAR !!! - 217.43.18.145) | 06 Dec 04 |
