Sleeping Beauty
We went to Sleeping Beauty at the Children's Theater last night. The theater wasn't very full when it started, but when they allowed late-comers to enter, people poured in.
The interpretation of the story was fairly standard, but well done. A few twists were Griff, the half man-half dragon product of a spell gone wrong by the good witch, Bronwen. He was Briar Rose's "imaginary" friend for her first 16 years, until Bronwen found a "real" friend for her in the form of Prince Owain the utterly useless 7th son of the 7th kingdom. Owain could also see Griff.
The script also called for fairies called Tyneth Teg, a mischievous lot focused on entrapping humans, a riddling spider king, and a dramatic sword-fight with the evil witch Modron at the end. As with all fairy tales, though, the primary characters can't escape without learning things about themselves and/or become better and more confident.
Definitely not a bad evening's entertainment.
Comments
And husbands like it too....
Posted by: The other 'T' | October 13, 2005 06:57 PM
Speaking of fairytale theatre... Have you seen "Wicked" yet? Astonishing. So very different from the book (kind of had to be--), but so amazingly well done. And the soundtrack is extraordinary. Although I must admit that the lead that I saw in person was much stronger than in the original broadway show. Kind of odd to see that happen, but regardless, it is still delightful. If you get the chance, don't miss it.
Posted by: noone in particular | September 30, 2005 12:48 PM