Ian Macmillan Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 "Coppelia" The Radlett Centre, Radlett, Evening Show, Saturday 20 October This was a company I had not seen before, now criss-crossing the UK with mainly one-night performances at venues that I suspect don't otherwise see much ballet. And a declaration at the start - I was there with two of the previous teachers of some of the 15-strong cast, out to see how their erstwhile pupils were doing. Well, let me say that I enjoyed the evening, thanks to a young, energetic troupe clearly committed to putting on a good show on a fairly restricted stage. The staging was simple but attractive, and the costumes colourful and first-rate. The Swanilda and Franz roles were well put across, supported by good soloists and a small but enthusiastic corps. I can certainly recommend them, should they be coming your way before early December. And the reasons for our being there acquitted themselves well, and I wish them all the very best in their future careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Thank you, Ian. I reviewed this company for the original Ballet.co site probably a decade or more ago, that time in a rather cut-down Swan Lake which I wasn't too impressed with, but I seem to remember noting that they were also touring Coppelia, and said I thought it would suit them rather better than Swan Lake did. Pleased to hear I was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Alison: A picture in the programme does suggest that their 'white acts' might look just a bit on the thin side, although the small stages on which I suspect they often play may compensate a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Yes, Ian, population was one problem, but I seem to remember my main beef was inappropriate characterisation (actually, think RB Swan Lake at its worst, and add some). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletdogs Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 They are touring this autumn 2013 with Snow White - so thought we would try them as dd and I have never seen Snow White as a ballet production. thought I'd have a quick search to see if any have see this company before and hoping above comments will mean this production may suit as well. What is nice is that they do tour the smaller venues which means we can watch a ballet fairly local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I saw them a couple of times in my early ballet-watching days in the mid-80s when they came to Liverpool so I am a bit out of date! I've had a look at the website, blummin' 'eck they get around a bit! I think they'd be worth a punt - and don't forget to tell us what you think..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Q Fan Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I saw a mixed programme a while back at the Floral Pavillion, New Brighton and they were very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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