I went to see my first ever ballet with my son James, I'd bought 2 tickets to watch Sleeping Beauty at the York Opera House, intending to take a friend with me but James asked if he could come and it was lovely to take him!
It was funny though as we were driving to York he told me that he hadn't told any of his friends that he was going as he hadn't wanted to be teased! He was relieved when we got there though to see other children and some other boys!!
The ballet impressed me more than I thought it would, the gorgeous sparkle of the costumes, the utter grace of the dancers and the men in tights!!!
I would certainly go and watch another ballet it was definitely enchanting!
This is the blurb on what we went to see:
Vienna Festival Ballet returns to town with their traditional, enchanting production of The Sleeping Beauty.
A classic fairy tale set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, stunning choreography, beautiful costumes, all combine to portray the struggle between good and evil.
Incensed at being snubbed at the christening of Princess Aurora, the wicked fairy Carabosse lays a curse on the child, proclaiming that she will one day pierce her finger - and die. But the Lilac Fairy intervenes, and when the fateful day arrives, the princess and the entire palace instead fall into a deep sleep. A century later, Prince Florimund is guided to the castle by the Lilac Fairy, overcoming the obstacles created by Carabosse, and awakening the sleeping princess with a kiss. It is love at first sight, the palace awakes and a parade of fairytale characters attends the royal wedding. A gorgeous Tchaikovsky score, classic Petipa choreography, an enchanting fairytale.
'An excellent company of talented young dancers. Their energy and enthusiasm is breathtaking.'
Ents24.com
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