Visited the new Waterside theatre in Aylesbury last week. Despite the architect descibing his inspiration as the Chiltern landscape in this video clip, http://www.bucksherald.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainments/theatre/exclusive_waterside_theatre_video_tour_1_1489449 it looks very retro, the outside strongly 1930's (my grandson immediately recognised it as 'Titanic') the inside very festival of Britain, in the nicest possible way. Gorgeous, rich orange paint and seating, '50's meets Goldsworthy' blockwood walls, extravagent pendant lighting and green flecked carpets make it an epilectic's nightmare, so plenty to excite my ADH tendencies. Performance of Evita was wonderful and enhanced by the lighting and stage design which gave the whole thing a cinematic feel. We had a fabulous view from the first circle, but annoyingly little leg room! Going back soon for a grandma's treat to see Joseph.
No comments:
Post a Comment