It’s been ages since my last blog. Pathetic, really. But in my defense: we’ve started a very fun blog at work and I’m feeling my virtual time being spread a bit thin. Still, my friend’s visit from London has given me a swift kick in the rear about the personal-blog-apathy situation. She’s a successful freelance journalists and has convinced me that a writer must have a personal blog. I may be just a copywriter, which is a few steps removed, but sod it, I’ll work harder to keep up the dissemination of my opinions!!
There are so many times when I wish I had a trustworthy pal in DK I could call to learn about the best cultural event in town. I don’t know if I’d be a reliable pal of the sort to others (my sporadic efforts leave a bit to be desired), but I feel it’s my duty to report good cultural stimulation when I see it.
So if you trust my opinion at all and you’re in Copenhagen, go see Silk & Knife at Det Kongelige Teater. It was really stunning modern ballet. It started in a slightly disorganized way (15 minutes before the announced showtime, we were ushered, slowly, into the basement!) But there in the basement began a walk-through human installation. And 30 minutes later the stage performance began. Let me ask you this: when was the last time you laughed at ballet (and not because it made you nervous)? It was witty and surprising and continually engaging. It made you question the rules of traditional ballet – I wished dancers were always allowed to push their bodies and the way they interact to the limit.
There were a few very different pieces, always with beautiful music (a new-agey-feeling classical mix). We left the place exhilerated…and thinking that there’s a good reason for Copenhagen being one of the creative capitals of Europe and the #2 most livable city in the world.
And it didn’t hurt that because we’re under 30, we paid 65% less for perfect seats in the 5th row.
Filed under: Copenhagen, Culture
