The Nutcracker, Milton Keynes Theatre, 23rd November 2016.
This was a
most wonderful and enjoyable evening:- from the excellent music by Tchaikovsky,
with pieces that we are all familiar with. To the
terrific dancers who filled the stage with delight, there were times when there
was so much happening it was difficult to take all of this wonderful action in.
The theatre
too did it's part, last week we sat in the
front of the stalls, this week the first few rows had been removed and the
orchestra pit had appeared, it was filled with a marvelous full orchestra
including two harps and a children choir.
The stage
sets are very imaginative, with an ice skating scene which looks quite
realistic and suitably chilly. The story
develops from a simple bedroom scene through to a full Christmas party, the
escape balloon lifting up into the gods and then the garden scene.
The
performers and dancers were excellent, interpreting the music with great grace,
enthusiasm and elegance.
It was a
truly magical evening, one we would like to see again.
Our thanks
to everyone involved.
The
Nutcracker runs at Milton Keynes Theatre from 24th – 26th
November. Tickets from www.atgtickets.com/shows/nutcracker/milton-keynes-theatre
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