CLASSICAL BALLET

Duchy Ballet brings Jules Perrot's spectacular ballet, Giselle, to Hall for Cornwall. First produced in 1841, it remains one of the most popular and romantic ballets ever performed. Young, beautiful Giselle is transported to another world where she dances until dawn in order to save her beloved Albrecht.

Dancers from former colony fly over to the rescue when Duchy Ballet's principals were obliged to withdraw.   Natalia and Phillip arrived at the Hall at 4.30pm Wednesday  after a flight and car journey from Heathrow lasting over fourteen hours.  After a cup of tea, they were on stage to learn their placing in DB/s production and  performed their roles of Giselle and Albrecht in the dress rehearsal which began at 7pm.  Their professionalism and dedication was hugely appreciated by the youthful cast of the company who rose to the occasion and responded  wholeheartedly.
   

 

Combining professional artists with young, Cornish talent, the Company returns with another spectacular series of performances. With a full cast of outstanding dancers, a beautiful musical score and dazzling costume design, this is sure to be an evening of romance and splendour. 

 

 

I went to Truro last night to see this production of Gisele by Cornwall's own ballet company - a great performance. http://www.duchyballet.co.uk

MODERN BALLET

NDT2

NEDERLANDS DANS THEATER 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oecP2EOGX1w 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNQvMVhcAFw 

I had a wonderful evening last night watching these amazingly talented young dancers at 

The Hall for Cornwall.

It was a captivating and superlative performance.

 If they come anywhere near you treat yourself!

FILM

I went to see The Artist after having treatment at my dentist. Great film forgot all about my tooth! 
Do make sure to go and see it, it is well worth it.

FILM

A black-and-white study of a social environment in London, concentrating on a pair of 


unlikely new friends and the girl they both fancy.


This was good story well told I enjoyed it very much.

BOOK

I found this book a fabulous and captivating read. A new author to me and a great find.

This book is from the acclaimed author of "Voyageurs" and "The Sea Road". It will appeal to readers of historical fiction and fans of Elphinstone. The author has published eight novels and is firmly established as a writer of superb historical fiction.May, 1831, and on a tiny island off the Isle of Man, a lighthouse provides a harsh living for an unusual family. Lucy and Diya, husbandless and with three children between them, watch over the ancienmodernising the nation's lighthouses, and Ellan Bride - and the future of the family - are under threat. When two surveyors arrive to assess the light, tension escalates to danger point.

FILM

HUGO

I watched this film at The white river cinema yesterday, it was a delight and I would recommend watching it to all of you. I dislike Hollywood blockbusters and this is certainly not one of those.

 CLASSICAL BALLET

Swan Lake

Moscow City Ballet

Swan Lake is probably the world's best-known ballet, set to Tchaikovsky's sublime score.
Victor Smirnov-Golovanov's flawless production is a stunning demonstration of the precision, artistry and sheer grace for which Moscow City Ballet is renowned throughout the world.
You will be moved by this fable which follows the fate of Prince Siegfried and he falls in love with the beautiful Swan Queen, Odette.

What a sublime way to spend a grey afternoon in Truro.

It was an absolutely wonderful performance.