Saturday 16 October 2010
I found this copy of Pinocchio when I was clearing out my bookshelves. It's the full story translated by Emma Rose with illustrations by Sara Fanelli. I've only ever watched the Disney version so I look forward to reading it once I've finished Doctor Faustus. Fanelli's small line sketches and full colour collages are very pleasing!
Wednesday 13 October 2010
Look at these well fun alphabet prints from Brooklyn based Mark McGinnis. I am usually all things prude but I think they are great! Above are some of the less rude in the series.
Courtesy of the Birmingham Royal Ballet I went to the opening performance of Romeo and Juliet at Sadler's Wells last night. We giggled not only at the prospect of free tickets but also at the invitation of complimentary drinks in the Cable & Wireless room. In the first interval I mistook a well-dressed elderly woman for Boris Johnson but don't panic, I quickly realised my error and continued with my orange juice. Sometimes I wonder why I am even allowed out.
Jenna Roberts' portrayal of Juliet's childish purity and her transformation into "star-cross'd lover" was beautiful. Iain Mackay's yearning Romeo was the perfect compliment and their believable dances were a delight to watch. I thought the dance between Romeo and the sleeping doll-like Juliet was astounding. Act III was, by far, the most enjoyable in the ballet but the death scenes of Mercutio and Tybalt in Act II have to also be mentioned. Alexander Campbell was a charming Mercutio and Marion Tait's part as the grief-stricken Lady Capulet was highly charged.
I loved that there were only subtle differences in the costumes of both families. The Capulets' deep colours seemed to suggest their fiery nature which was in contrast to the calmer shades of the Montagues. I'm not sure why I've always thought the Capulets as formidable, I suppose Baz Lurhmann had that effect on the 12 year old me. However, this suggestion was further reinforced with the exquisite costumes. The intricate set and wonderful sword fights also added to what was a fine performance.
Jenna Roberts' portrayal of Juliet's childish purity and her transformation into "star-cross'd lover" was beautiful. Iain Mackay's yearning Romeo was the perfect compliment and their believable dances were a delight to watch. I thought the dance between Romeo and the sleeping doll-like Juliet was astounding. Act III was, by far, the most enjoyable in the ballet but the death scenes of Mercutio and Tybalt in Act II have to also be mentioned. Alexander Campbell was a charming Mercutio and Marion Tait's part as the grief-stricken Lady Capulet was highly charged.
I loved that there were only subtle differences in the costumes of both families. The Capulets' deep colours seemed to suggest their fiery nature which was in contrast to the calmer shades of the Montagues. I'm not sure why I've always thought the Capulets as formidable, I suppose Baz Lurhmann had that effect on the 12 year old me. However, this suggestion was further reinforced with the exquisite costumes. The intricate set and wonderful sword fights also added to what was a fine performance.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)