I know I am coming into this discussion late but I thought I would share my thoughts on the production of "Hamlet" by Stephen Mills. I have seen a lot of ballet in my life time and done a lot of ballets in my life time, and this version he has created is a masterpiece in every way. I was fortunate to know the original cast of the ballet and have seen it performed with them... Chris Hannon and Gina Patterson were the ultimate Hamlet and Ophelia with their performances carrying that of seasoned professionals beyond their years. Bravo!! Stephen has a way of using the classical format of classical ballet to takes to a new and modern edge which pushes the audience member into thinking that they are watching a ballet by Tim Burtton, dark and physiologically driven. The performances since that time only pale in-comparison to me but the beautiful masterful way Stephen Mills choreographed this piece will live a long life.
