Last Thursday I was lucky enough to go to the Royal Opera House for one of their regular works of three short ballets. The final one of these was the world premier of a contemporary ballet by Wayne McGregor, called 'Infra'. Essentially, dispel any images which traditional ballet conjures up, and instead think moving LED screens, dark sets, mad, angular dancing, background interference-style sound effects and a haunting, but uplifting soundtrack. You've now got 'Infra'
Amazing on the night, and even better to watch again (turn the sound right up), it's now available for the next six days on BBC iPlayer - (note: there's a half hour documentary, followed by the half hour ballet) - really - believe me: watch it. By now, it'll probably also be on Youtube worth a check if the six days is up).
By the way, one thing I've remembered since starting to write this is that on the opening night, they were having a reception both during the intervals and after the show, for special guests, etc. Part of the main Floral Hall, where people watching the show congregate during intervals was roped off for the guests, with hospitality food, etc. This came with, however, its own security guard, obviously given the task of ensuring none of the 'normal' people there nabbed a free glass of champagne or salmon sandwich ;) At £12 for the glass of champers and £11 for the salmon sarnies, who could blame them?! :)
P.s. Watch it, you'll thank me for it.
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