The last time i went to the ballet, i was 14 or 15 and on a school trip to Swan Lake. All i remember it being is incredibly quiet and though the ballet was as graceful as ever, i ate lots of sweets and then fell asleep and didn't remember a moment of it. This Christmas, i was keen on going back to the ballet and just experiencing it again as an adult and appreciating every moment. I chose to go to see The Nutcracker by the English National Ballet at the London Coliseum.
From the moment the play started, i was instantly captivated by the splendour of the sets and the unique storytelling, purely through music and ballet. The set designers have to be given credit as each one was beautifully created with snowy windows, huge christmas trees, ballrooms and even a splendid sequence outside sequence where the characters ice skated across the stage.
The dancers were simply fantastic. Selena Mowlem as the young Clara is brilliant and her youthfulness comes across in every move she makes across the stage. Alina Cojocaru played the older Clara and again was a joy to watch on stage. The only issue i had was with the mice, the mischievous villains in the story to the Mouse King who were less so disruptive and more so annoying in some of the scenes, not quite transitioning as well as they could have into the story.
However, i would say that this play is a must for all those who want to experience the ballet at least once in their lifetime. We went over Christmas and it truly was a magical experience, highly recommended to all.
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