Matthew Bourne's Cinderella at Milton Keynes Theatre
Tuesday 14th February 2018
For those of you who are familiar with Matthew Bourne's work
then you will not be disappointed in this retelling of the Cinderella story
through dance. The show is a mixture of contemporary dance and ballet
reflecting the skills of this amazing choreographer. The story is set in the
London Blitz of the 1940s and uses the score from Prokofiev which provides the
haunting and atmospheric music of the show. The stage set is dramatic with all the
sounds, light and noise we would expect during the London Blitz. The set was
expertly transformed; it was one minute a bombed ballroom and next a moon lit
scene of ethereal quality.
I did find the story a little confusing at times, who was
who, who was dead and who was alive. Plus there were some sub plots around to
add to the mix. But that said, the
dancing was superb and the atmosphere was enchanting.
The whole cast were excellent so it's hard to single out
anyone although I did think that the Angel played by Paris Fitzpatrick held the
story together. Cordelia Braithwaite was beautiful and mesmerising as
Cinderella and Will Bozier played the handsome pilot. Most of the cast seemed
to play several parts so it was a highly energetic performance. This is a show
not to be missed.
Cinderella is on at MK Theatre until the 17th
February.
Tickets from www.atgtickets.com/Miltonkeynes or telephone 0844 871 7652
(booking fee applies)
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