Midsummer Night's Dreaming.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
I watched A Midsummer Night's Dream yesterday at Fort Canning with Nicole- and I have to say, it is the best birthday present I have ever given myself.
I'll briefly go into it: The "stage" itself were walkways which formed squares (patches of grass) for the audience to sit on, and it very much interacts with the audience. A very different experience from watching everything performed on a normal stage. The audience has to move their heads, look at different directions, and at one point, is welcomed to join the characters in a dance (the celebration of the wedding if I remember correctly.)
Next, I have to touch on my favourite part: Costumes.
I loved Titania's costume; I am partially bias because it is black and red, but I liked it due to its simplicity. Her hair was interesting too.
Nick Bottom's costume after he was turned into a Donkey- was ingenious. In keeping with the lightly bondage theme, instead of a donkey head being used, it was a faux leather helmet with rabbity ears, and a strap-on with a tail.
Titania's fairies outnumbered Oberon's fairies... at least 4:1. Even then, their costumes were interesting. They were all in a default top, a kind of poofy skirt, tights or legwarmers and white shoes. I saw Victoria! ♥
My favourite of course, were Oberon's fairies. Faux leather pants with studs! Grey tough guy shirt! Faux leather glove! BOOTS! The red... eyeshadow? Or whatever that was. It made them look fierce. Oh dear God, I thought I was going to faint; my body temperature was shooting up faster than you can say "OH SHI-"
I wish I could have taken a picture. Dangit.
Anyways, for the play itself- I know little bits of the play, and while the Shakespearean talk at first confused me, I got accustomed to it and understood perfectly.
It was peppered with innuendo. Humourous stuff, I say.
All in all, a very engaging, magical night.
Next: I have my eye on Agamemnon. Also looking at the possibility of watching Dim Sum Dollies.
Tonight: 06A05 barbeque party at Wei Ren's place. Meet Sam at Woodlands, 6 PM.
Man, this week's been real busy. I'm hoping to wind down a bit next week. before pumping up again for Saturday's gathering.
I think I bought way too many glowsticks. Ack.
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