Lorna Irvine reviews a production that's 'great family fun'.
Perth's Concert Hall is transformed into an ice rink as the Russian Ice Stars take to the stage. Full of wonder, this traditional folk tale is great family fun; yet similarly brimful of portentous Gothic imagery, with poisoned chalices, combs and apples.
A shimmering score by Silvio Amato is matched by Ludmila Butskova's evocative choreography, where a pas de deux can mean danger and woodcutters transform into silent Vaudeville stars.
The only misfire is Rustie Lee as the narrator, who despite her charm would seem a better fit for panto.
Aerial work is breathtakingly executed by husband and wife team Alexander and Ekaterina Belokopytov, and Valeriia Vorobeva is a perfect lead, full of grace and innocence. But the real scene-stealers are Svetlana Kuprina and Anton Smirnov, clearly relishing every moment as Queen Dreina and her Crow accomplice, Toppa. They have real presence--and the most fun costumes.
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