Last Friday I accompanied the moody teenager to the ballet at St. James’ theatre. Our trip this time was to see La Sylphide, one that difficult one was keen to see as she had performed part of it herself in the big performance last year.
It is a romantic ballet with a Scottish theme. I enjoyed the dancing but the whole performance lacked something compared to previous ballets, especially last year’s visit to Romeo and Juliet. The music this time around was not so special or distinctive, and so the overall effect was diminished. The body of the ballet was relatively short, and so it had a “filler” scene inserted at the beginning, which made for a disconcerting start.
Prior to the ballet, Shaz and I went along to top up our “films with subtitles” exposure. We enjoyed a Danish number at the film festival. Flame et Citron I found a great experience. So well shot and intense. The story of Nazi execution by resistance fighters, but who knows the truth of the information being acted upon? Who is who? I whose interest were instructions being given? the effect on individuals of their actions. All so good, and I was not shuffling in my seat because of the long running time for a change. So a worthwhile experience-recommended to all.
Not every one can be brilliant
forget the art films….we went to see Bruno this week. Word of advice…..dont let the kids see it !