It was astounding to see the show in all its glory. Talking to the cast and crew it was clear that their first week of performance had been a very special, deeply moving, one for them. They talk of the joy of being resident in the school and having the opportunity to get to know the children and see them change as the days progressed.
I watched two shows on monday (Umbrella man’s day) The production has a real sense of peace and tranquility. The cast are obviously very experienced and skilled in what they do being sensitive to the children and responding to them and their needs. The production is calm and offers a lot of space as well as moments of high energy. The pool changes over forty minutes from a serene still pool to an undulating ocean and back again.
The production looks gorgeous – the costumes, the set pieces, the lighting all are beautifully executed, a chinese boat about a meter across is shored on one side of the pool. White sails sit around the edges, and umbrella trees of white and silver and light arc over the pool.
