Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe
179# Transported!
By Louise on Sat, 11 October 2008 at 11:20:29 AM
We were transported with delight at this mesmerising show and the magnificence of the dancers, choreography and music. Eternal Light left me speechless - how can one convey in words a moving, ephemeral and magical experience. Ballet at its sublime best. Congratulations to the entire company on making my birthday so wonderous and enthralling my 84 year old Mum - the energy was so infectious we both wanted to leap on stage.
188# Eternal Light Tour
By Meldred on Sun, 19 October 2008 at 03:28:59 PM
Hello,
You have asked us for a review:-
We saw this at the Wycombe Swan a week ago and overall it was disappointing. The first act was tired and old-fashioned. I found the flares particularly irritating.
The second act was more promising with the smart outfits and adventurous acrobatics but the third section, again, was depressing and old hat with the theme of holocaust, doom etc. I think Ballet Rambert needs shaking up; we attended as we had not been before and this is a famous company but unfortunately we were disappointed.
190# wycomb swan
By Ray Bradford on Mon, 20 October 2008 at 12:13:10 AM
saw the show at wycomb swan very beautiful
192# Eternal Light Wycombe
By Avril Hurst on Mon, 20 October 2008 at 04:39:04 AM
I found Eternal Light intensely moving and very beautiful to watch. It brought to the surface many emotions around my personal losses, particularly where those losses have been for friends whose lives have been shorter than one would hope for, but ultimately I found it uplifting in many ways. Beautifully danced, choreographed and lit. Being picky I wasn't sure about the crystal crosses, wondered if plain wooden ones may have been more in keeping for the theme but they certainly are eye catching and this is a very personal view. Looking forward to seeing it again. We enjoyed the whole evening. I also particularly liked the solo choreographed by Mikaela Polley and so beautifully danced by Miguel.
197# eternal light
By gailcrichton on Tue, 21 October 2008 at 11:41:52 AM
This was so moving - I just didn't want it to stop. Such beautiful music - great little orchestra and wonderful singing together with the dance, I thought it was Rambert's greatest achievement, and would have gone back to see it again the following night had I been able to. Bought the cd so at least I am reliving the music
204# eternal light
By wendy on Thu, 23 October 2008 at 06:27:49 AM
the music,costumes,lighting, choreography was wonderful but sadly the dancing was rather ragged, hopefully will improve with practice!
216# Eternal Light wycombe
By Ian Simmons on Sat, 25 October 2008 at 12:49:31 PM
Eternal Light and Carnival of the Animals were amazing, loved the juxtaposition of the Requiem music and the dancing. Carnival was humorous and playful. A good night out.
217# Wycombe Swan
By Susan Warburton on Sun, 26 October 2008 at 05:52:14 AM
We thought all the dances were superb, and thoroighly enjoyed the show...an absolute pleasure to see Rambrt back on top form.
224# Wycome Swan
By Cherry Parry on Wed, 29 October 2008 at 03:12:40 AM
I was enthralled by the performance. i have never seen anything like it before. The whole performance waa beyond my expectataions
227# Eternal Light
By Margot on Thu, 30 October 2008 at 12:23:07 PM
This was the first time I'd seen the Rambert and didn't know what to expect. It was brilliant! Eternal Light was a most beautiful and moving performance, exquisitely executed - I didn't want it to end. My friend went back again the following night with her husband - it WAS that good. Thankyou Rambert.