Gave in and went to see BRB's Prince of the Pagodas at the Coliseum. <<http://www.eno.org/whats-on/other/the-prince-of-the-pagodas>>
I was there when the Royal Ballet first did it many, many years ago and launched the career of Darcey Bussell. I am pretty sure I have been to at least one revival. I have no recollection of the plot, although for some reason a map springs to mind, so the convoluted plotline for this production seemed completely new.
The designs by Rae Smith are colourful and fun, although there seems to be a blurring of which Asian country we are in. Never mind, it looks good.
David Bintley's choreography is fine, it isn't earth-shatteringly new and it serves the music well. Although the Salamander Prince and Princess Belle Sakura (William Bracewell and Jenna Roberts) were beautifully danced, my vote of the evening goes to Samara Downs dancing the Empress Épine. She got the most to do, the most interesting steps and seemed like she was enjoying it.
The Royal Ballet Sinfonia did a sterling job with Britten's music and got a well-deserved cheer at the end of the night.
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