Swan Lake Lite

Last Friday I went to see Matthew Bourne's interpretation of "Swan Lake" with my ballet buddy Barrett (two weeks ago we went to see "Romeo and Juliet") and my friend Lauren. I've been waiting for Barrett to post his review of the show on his blog, so I could link to it rather than write my own. I think his review is right on. That said, I much prefer the original ballet. I was skeptical going in about the male swans, but they turned out to be the show's salvation. Call me a purist, but I love, love, love traditional ballet - the tip-toe steps, the spins, the jumps - and that is why this rendition just didn't thrill me. I enjoyed it, though. Check out Barrett's review here.