I took 18 South Auckland novices to this - they enjoyed it.
I loved the sets - they had a Dutch Masters feel to them - vivid wood staining, light that effectively created the different stages of the day, and a pure blue-ish tinge that informed the overall design.
The orchestra played well but was rather subdued - the overture rather low key.
I enjoyed the dance choreography - played for comic effect.
Acting performances pretty average, relying a little too much on convention.
Singing okay but nothing really special - Susanna's role sung well.
Nothing new to report in terms of other vocal interpretations.
Liked "Dove Sono" from the countess - sung with due pathos and beauty.
An entertaining evening out relying on visual gags and the osmotic beauty of Mozart's tunes.
Hard not to like the show - the characters are wonderfully human, even if, on this particular occasion, a little straitjacketed by convention.
So, if you like your Mozart straight and not too challenging, this is the production for you.
7/10.
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