WITH beautiful choreography from start to finish, ballet enthusiasts were left spellbound by the second Birmingham Royal Ballet production at the Lowry this year.
In a simple, heartwarming tale La Fille Mal Gardee expressed with sheer elegance how one young woman finds love with her childhood sweetheart and defies her guardian who is set on keeping her under lock and key.
Costumes were bright and vivacious while the set was as meticulous as one now expects from the Birmingham Royal Ballet. The performance was divided into three acts, with generous intervals to accommodate the scene changes.
It opened on the farmyard in a world protected from malice or harm. Director David Bintley created a masterpiece of feel-good opera with a mood and story line simple enough for all ages and tastes.
And lead dancers had the wonderful, if not onerous, task of commanding the stage in major solo dances. Their energy and class was awe-inspiring and had members of the audience pirouetting back to the car park.
A white pony made a guest appearance while the dancers used innovative steps, including clog dances and May pole routines, to entertain throughout.
A real treat - if you were lucky enough to get tickets!
CLARE COOK
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