Oh, darling! The Royal Opera House is buzzing with excitement this week. Last night, I had the sheer pleasure of seeing the world premiere of "Labyrinthine" by the legendary choreographer, Jacques De Valois. Honestly, you simply must rush to get tickets if you haven't already! The entire production was divine, a veritable tapestry of stunning dance and intoxicating music, but it was the costumes that really sent me into a tizzy! My darling, let's talk tutus. These were not your average, run-of-the-mill tutus, darling. Oh no, these were bespoke works of art, a veritable explosion of colours and textures. De Valois, in true avant-garde fashion, decided to reject the classic, pristine white tutu in favour of a more experimental palette. The prima ballerina, a certain Ms. Celeste Montgomery (whose talent I absolutely adore, by the way!), glided across the stage like a vision in a shimmering lavender tutu, delicately beaded with thousands of tiny, iridescent pearls. Simply heavenly! The corps de ballet wore a kaleidoscope of colours: rich, emerald green tutus, ruby red, and shimmering azure blue. But the real showstopper, darlings, was the final tableau. The entire company adorned breathtaking crimson tutus, each painstakingly crafted with intricate feather details. The entire performance culminated in a storm of scarlet, creating a truly spectacular visual feast! Other highlights from the production: * The music was composed by the brilliant young maestro, Thomas Dubois. A complete departure from traditional ballet music, the score was daring and unconventional. An absolute tour-de-force of contemporary sound. * De Valois masterfully captured the complex and layered emotions of the human condition, conveying a beautiful and deeply moving story through dance alone. Beyond the Royal Opera House Of course, ballet isn't just happening in Covent Garden, darling. The whole city is awash in dance! * The National Dance Centre hosted an exquisite open-air performance on the Southbank last night, a captivating performance of "Carmina Burana." * I understand that the Birmingham Royal Ballet is currently hosting a thrilling exhibition about the evolution of ballet costumes, a real treat for dance aficionados! It seems that the passion for ballet is only getting stronger! Whether it's the grandeur of the Royal Opera House or the intimacy of a street performance, the magic of dance continues to enchant and inspire us all!
