The principals, the airmen, their new loves and their families are all excellent. The chorus – the corps de ballet of triple threats (they sing, they dance, they act) are simply breathtaking, their energy, joie de vivre and combination of individual and ensemble work are truly exhilarating.
The narrative gives space for the elegance of the traditional sword dance and exhilarating reels, with the revelation at its climax that Brigadoon disappears because 200 years ago the local minister prayed to God and asked for this in order to protect his people from being changed by the outside world, delivered with great gusto by Anne Lacey’s Lundie. It’s a delicious concoction of fantasy, fun flirtation and religion all held together by the music, dance and sheer energy of the company on and offstage in the glorious bosky setting of Regent’s Park.
By Judi Herman
Photos by Mark Senior
Brigadoon runs until Saturday 20 September. 7.45pm, 2.15pm (Thu & Sat only). From £19. Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, NW1 4NU. openairtheatre.com
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