I saw this afternoons performance of The Dream/Seasons. I thought The Dream was lovely. Gillian Murphy was stunning, her turns were fantastic as usual. I didn’t think that “lack of flexibility” affected my enjoyment of her performance at all, as some comments above said. I thought all four of the lovers were forgettable, and I hated the two women’s wigs. The corps de ballet was amazing per usual.
I did not particularly enjoy Seasons. It was my first time seeing the ballet: I will not see it again. Winter was boring, but Williams and Misseldine were lovely. Sunmi Park was a standout for me, a beautiful performance by her. Joo Won Ahn was forgettable, but I think it was more the role than him. Spring/Autumn were fine, Zimmi Coker is a star and deserves to be a soloist. Summer was not my favourite. Isabella Boylston was lovely, but the whole movement was way too long! And one of the “cornflower” ladies was really off the timing of the others and it was so distracting! I thought it was stupid that the cornflower woman partnered the poppies, it also lowkey flopped.
Certainly a mixed opinions for me, but overall a nice afternoon.