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The Secret Theatre - A Christmas Special
Leo Tetteh (The Young Boy); Alice Kawalek (Lexi); Constance Devernay (The Snow Queen); Bruno Micchiardi (Ringmaster); Rishan Benjamin (Acrobat); Melissa Parsons (Acrobat); Jerome Anthony Barnes (Nutcracker Prince); Marge Hendrick (Lead Snowflake); Sophie Martin (Sugar Plum Fairy); Nicholas Shoesmith (Strongman); Grace Horler (Mazelda)
In a deserted city, a young boy stumbles into a theatre. He wanders through the auditorium, where rows of velvet chairs, draping curtains and chandeliers seem to lie in lonely wait for audiences to return. The theatre may be empty, but the show will go on...
Starring characters from the most popular festive ballets, the worlds of the Snow Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy collide when the theatre bursts into life. In this spectacular, feature-length film, you’ll be treated to an extraordinary show filled with acrobats, snowflakes, clowns, princes and – of course – beautiful ballerinas.
The Secret Theatre features the choreography of Scottish Ballet founder Peter Darrell and CEO/Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, co-directed for the screen by Jess & Morgs. Featuring set and costumes designed by Lez Brotherston, music by Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky recorded live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra - including a new additional composition by Frank Moon, and of course spectacular performances from the full Scottish Ballet Company.
DVD
Genre: Ballet
Release Date: 01/09/2024
Sound Formats: LPCM 2.0
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: (extra feature only) EN
Catalogue Number: OA1367D
Conductor(s):
Gavin Sutherland; Jean-Claude Picard
Gavin Sutherland; Jean-Claude Picard
Orchestra(s):
Scottish Ballet Orchestra
Scottish Ballet Orchestra
Artist(s):
Leo Tetteh; Alice Kawalek; Constance Devernay; Bruno Micchiardi; Rishan Benjamin; Melissa Parsons; Jerome Anthony Barnes; Marge Hendrick; Sophie Martin; Nicholas Shoesmith; Grace Horler; Scottish Ballet Orchestra; Gavin Sutherland; Jean-Claude Picard
Leo Tetteh; Alice Kawalek; Constance Devernay; Bruno Micchiardi; Rishan Benjamin; Melissa Parsons; Jerome Anthony Barnes; Marge Hendrick; Sophie Martin; Nicholas Shoesmith; Grace Horler; Scottish Ballet Orchestra; Gavin Sutherland; Jean-Claude Picard
"Scottish Ballet has unveiled a dazzling new feature film capturing all that’s good about live performance." (The Scotsman ★★★★★)
"An hour-long film that captures ballet’s festive twinkle and fairy-tale charm in screen-savvy manner … a definite warming of the cockles" (The Guardian ★★★★)
"Enchanting, spellbinding, uplifting" (The Herald ★★★★★)
"Musicians deliver well-played and idiomatic performances that are, moreover, sensibly paced and expertly suited to the practical requirements of the dancers… The Secret Theatre is certainly a production with a great deal going for it and more than fulfils its original aim of being a very enjoyable seasonable entertainment." (Musicweb International)
"A delightfully life-affirming present…an exhilarating ride full of exquisitely different and surprising perspectives" (Dance Tabs ★★★★★)
"A work of such splendid style and invention ... a beautifully-crafted and defiant assertion of the human need for artistic expression in dark and difficult times." (The National)
"Heart-warming - a festive treat for 2020 that will appeal to all ages." (Edinburgh Guide ★★★★★)
"The Secret Theatre engenders a welcome feeling of euphoria" (Bachtrack ★★★★★)
"An hour-long film that captures ballet’s festive twinkle and fairy-tale charm in screen-savvy manner … a definite warming of the cockles" (The Guardian ★★★★)
"Enchanting, spellbinding, uplifting" (The Herald ★★★★★)
"Musicians deliver well-played and idiomatic performances that are, moreover, sensibly paced and expertly suited to the practical requirements of the dancers… The Secret Theatre is certainly a production with a great deal going for it and more than fulfils its original aim of being a very enjoyable seasonable entertainment." (Musicweb International)
"A delightfully life-affirming present…an exhilarating ride full of exquisitely different and surprising perspectives" (Dance Tabs ★★★★★)
"A work of such splendid style and invention ... a beautifully-crafted and defiant assertion of the human need for artistic expression in dark and difficult times." (The National)
"Heart-warming - a festive treat for 2020 that will appeal to all ages." (Edinburgh Guide ★★★★★)
"The Secret Theatre engenders a welcome feeling of euphoria" (Bachtrack ★★★★★)
Leo Tetteh (The Young Boy); Alice Kawalek (Lexi); Constance Devernay (The Snow Queen); Bruno Micchiardi (Ringmaster); Rishan Benjamin (Acrobat); Melissa Parsons (Acrobat); Jerome Anthony Barnes (Nutcracker Prince); Marge Hendrick (Lead Snowflake); Sophie Martin (Sugar Plum Fairy); Nicholas Shoesmith (Strongman); Grace Horler (Mazelda)
In a deserted city, a young boy stumbles into a theatre. He wanders through the auditorium, where rows of velvet chairs, draping curtains and chandeliers seem to lie in lonely wait for audiences to return. The theatre may be empty, but the show will go on...
Starring characters from the most popular festive ballets, the worlds of the Snow Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy collide when the theatre bursts into life. In this spectacular, feature-length film, you’ll be treated to an extraordinary show filled with acrobats, snowflakes, clowns, princes and – of course – beautiful ballerinas.
The Secret Theatre features the choreography of Scottish Ballet founder Peter Darrell and CEO/Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, co-directed for the screen by Jess & Morgs. Featuring set and costumes designed by Lez Brotherston, music by Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky recorded live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra - including a new additional composition by Frank Moon, and of course spectacular performances from the full Scottish Ballet Company.
DVD
Genre: Ballet
Release Date: 01/09/2024
Sound Formats: LPCM 2.0
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: (extra feature only) EN
Catalogue Number: OA1367D
Conductor(s):
Gavin Sutherland; Jean-Claude Picard
Gavin Sutherland; Jean-Claude Picard
Orchestra(s):
Scottish Ballet Orchestra
Scottish Ballet Orchestra
Artist(s):
Leo Tetteh; Alice Kawalek; Constance Devernay; Bruno Micchiardi; Rishan Benjamin; Melissa Parsons; Jerome Anthony Barnes; Marge Hendrick; Sophie Martin; Nicholas Shoesmith; Grace Horler; Scottish Ballet Orchestra; Gavin Sutherland; Jean-Claude Picard
Leo Tetteh; Alice Kawalek; Constance Devernay; Bruno Micchiardi; Rishan Benjamin; Melissa Parsons; Jerome Anthony Barnes; Marge Hendrick; Sophie Martin; Nicholas Shoesmith; Grace Horler; Scottish Ballet Orchestra; Gavin Sutherland; Jean-Claude Picard
"Scottish Ballet has unveiled a dazzling new feature film capturing all that’s good about live performance." (The Scotsman ★★★★★)
"An hour-long film that captures ballet’s festive twinkle and fairy-tale charm in screen-savvy manner … a definite warming of the cockles" (The Guardian ★★★★)
"Enchanting, spellbinding, uplifting" (The Herald ★★★★★)
"Musicians deliver well-played and idiomatic performances that are, moreover, sensibly paced and expertly suited to the practical requirements of the dancers… The Secret Theatre is certainly a production with a great deal going for it and more than fulfils its original aim of being a very enjoyable seasonable entertainment." (Musicweb International)
"A delightfully life-affirming present…an exhilarating ride full of exquisitely different and surprising perspectives" (Dance Tabs ★★★★★)
"A work of such splendid style and invention ... a beautifully-crafted and defiant assertion of the human need for artistic expression in dark and difficult times." (The National)
"Heart-warming - a festive treat for 2020 that will appeal to all ages." (Edinburgh Guide ★★★★★)
"The Secret Theatre engenders a welcome feeling of euphoria" (Bachtrack ★★★★★)
"An hour-long film that captures ballet’s festive twinkle and fairy-tale charm in screen-savvy manner … a definite warming of the cockles" (The Guardian ★★★★)
"Enchanting, spellbinding, uplifting" (The Herald ★★★★★)
"Musicians deliver well-played and idiomatic performances that are, moreover, sensibly paced and expertly suited to the practical requirements of the dancers… The Secret Theatre is certainly a production with a great deal going for it and more than fulfils its original aim of being a very enjoyable seasonable entertainment." (Musicweb International)
"A delightfully life-affirming present…an exhilarating ride full of exquisitely different and surprising perspectives" (Dance Tabs ★★★★★)
"A work of such splendid style and invention ... a beautifully-crafted and defiant assertion of the human need for artistic expression in dark and difficult times." (The National)
"Heart-warming - a festive treat for 2020 that will appeal to all ages." (Edinburgh Guide ★★★★★)
"The Secret Theatre engenders a welcome feeling of euphoria" (Bachtrack ★★★★★)
