Reviews for King Arthur
Mark Morris Dance Group/English National Opera in King Arthur at Coliseum
‘You can always rely on the American choreographer Mark Morris, master of fun, musical eclecticism and theatrical ingenuity, for a delicious evening, and King Arthur… proved the treat we all expected.’
Mark Morris Dance Group/English National Opera in King Arthur at Coliseum
‘Just occasionally – perhaps not often enough – he matches the beauty of a vocal line.’
Mark Morris Dance Group/English National Opera in King Arthur at Coliseum
‘The jewels of music, song and dance remain and Morris locates these in a whimsical Merrie England dreamworld, half Forest of Arden, half repertory company rehearsal-room’
Mark Morris Dance Group/English National Opera in King Arthur at Coliseum
‘“Vaudeville” is the term Morris mentions in his programme note, but “dog’s breakfast” is what came to my mind. ‘
Mark Morris Dance Group/English National Opera in King Arthur at Coliseum
‘It’s an entertainment in which the joyous energy of the Mark Morris Dance Group is as important as the roles taken by the singers.’
Mark Morris Dance Group/English National Opera in King Arthur at Coliseum
‘WHAT A witty, whimsical, mesmerising and meltingly beautiful entertainment the American choreographer Mark Morris has made of Henry Purcell’s semi-opera. It’s a village fête, a seaside show and a surreal pageant of British eccentrics from all eras …