Churchill Theatre, Bromley
*
Swan Lake, like any classic work of art, stimulates a lot of expectation. Sadly however, on this showing, the International Classic Ballet Theatre fail to deliver.
The sloppy lack of co-ordination between the Swan maidens gave an air of hectic chaos rather than elegant beauty, with Prince Siegfried struggling to lift his Swan Princess. Even then, Odette's performance failed to stand out against her corps de ballet.
The most impressive performance on the night came from the Jester, whose movement was graceful and precise.
Elsewhere the costumes seemed amateur, the scenery was uninspiring lacking even a fog machine to create the illusion of the enchanted lake. There was barely any contrast between the settings of the lake and the palace, with a desperately disappointing climax to the tale.
The printed programme failed to name either the (rather good) orchestra or the dancers.
All in all, a lame duck.
Runs until 14th January, then tours
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