Northern Ballet: Merlin – Hull New Theatre
I wonder if professional ballet dancers, after a performance, head straight for the Voltarol to rub on to their aching limbs.
Well, after watching the ballet Merlin, on Wednesday night, at Hull New Theatre, I really felt I, too, would be heading for the Voltarol, to rub onto my aching arms - so vigorously had I applauded.
Luckily for me, pain relief wasn’t needed, but my goodness, the Northern Ballet company has really gone to town with this production.
A read through the programme informs us Merlin brings together a creative team working with Northern Ballet for the first time. And, with no disrespect to any of the company’s other productions, this new input really has worked its magic.
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