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May 27, 2006
Culture? Thats a mouldy growth innit?
Had a very interesting and fun night last night. Emma and i went to the theatre to see a Ballet Ireland production of Tchykovsky's best bits. It is my first time to live ballet, and only the second time Ive ever sat down to watch it, and I must admit that I actually enjoyed it a lot. They made it accessable to the complete ballet doofus (ie me) as well as challenging the established ballet fan and traditionalist by performing their own improvisation/interpretation of some more recognised pieces, such as a very haunting and at times disturbing protrayal of Sleeping Beauty (ill never think of heavy breathing the same way again!) and by altering the classic ending of Swan Lake by not killing off both the swans and leaving Odette alive n well at the end.
Cont./...
There were a few errors in it - maybe first night nerves as it was the first night at the theatre in a two date run, but then again there has been numerous dates elsewhere before this so that shouldnt really be the case. Maybe the size of the stage threw them a bit as it is a tiny theatre here. At one point a dancer seemed to stumble or slip as she came up to the end of the stage, like I say, maybe shocked at the fact she was running out of stage to dance on) and in The Nutcracker a girl dropped her feather duster thing that she was waving. Also - ive been reliably informed by Emma - one of the dancers missed a jump and got thrown by it for the rest of the piece. Cant remember what piece it was now as I dont have the program to hand to look it up. But it was early in the first act anyways.
Still, it was good fun. Im sure the established ballet fans will have balked at the altered endings and contemporary reworkings, but for a layman like me it was a good night out.
I swear those guys have inflatable cod pieces though! That must be why the interval was so long (20 mins) - they needed as much time as possible to inflate them back up again!
Got bad arse ache today though. My seat was front row upper circle, and there was a grand total of ZERO leg room, so Ive got bruised kneecaps this morning lol. Also the seat was sloping forward a bit so I kept sliding down it and having to pull myself back up. Grrr! But that was minor niggles over all.
It gave me an excuse to dress up yesterday too. Its very rare I have a reason to do this, but I must admit that it was nice to spend an evening dressed up and get out of the Jeans and t-shirt. Look Ive even got proof of it, as I took a photo! Sick bags optional as its NOT a good picture.
Anyways, my butt is killing me so Im gonna go lay on the bed for a while and give it a rest. Ill see u all another time.
Bye for now,
J.
Pain: 6/10
Depression: 3/10
Posted by Jason at May 27, 2006 10:24 AM
Readers Thoughts
I went to see Swan Lake at the Lowry in April...my first time for live ballet too! I loved, loved it!! I also was in the upper circle but about 4 rows back......i agree..not much room for us with no bums...i still have to perch on the end of a chair!
Glad you enjoyed the ballet though!!
Denise xx
Posted by: Denise at May 28, 2006 09:08 AM
I am so glad you got out............who is this emma? am I gonna have to kick some butt??????? I am just so thrilled you got out. I have never been to a ballet. Would love to one day go. How do I see this pic? I want to see the pic of you all spiffy in nice clothes.
Posted by: LeeAnn at June 1, 2006 10:03 PM
DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!! just had to click the "its not a good picture" and possibly sign my name to the previous post. LOL
LeeAnn
Posted by: LeeAnn at June 1, 2006 10:04 PM
Not a good pic????? Me thinks that Jason does not ALWAYS tell the truth! ;D But then if there could be a better one, he would have every female out there drooling all over it! lol
Posted by: Marb at June 13, 2006 03:24 AM