Yesterday I was visiting Birmingham Royal Ballet and was fortunate enough to catch a rehearsal of 'Still Life' at the Penguin Café. I have to confess I was amazed: The music was at times haunting others inspirational; the costumes were stunning; and the use of a simple but evocative sets and lighting set the whole thing ablaze.
So what's it all about? Well to borrow the description from BRB:
"Simon Jeffes and his Penguin Café Orchestra provided David Bintley’s inspiration for 'Still Life' at the Penguin Café, his witty and poignant look at man’s effect on the world around him. A morris-dancing flea, a ballroom-dancing ram, a sleepy rat and a woolly monkey are among the animals featured."
A performance to experience. It is on at various locations throughout the UK as part of BRB's Pomp and Circumstances suite - click here for more info.
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