The Red Shoes. . . .enchants. .. .but that's one pricey Prada!

Last night, I finally had the opportunity to enjoy The Red Shoes from the Kneehigh Theater Company out of England. You might remember them as they produced the run away hit a couple of years ago called Don John. The tale is as simple as can be. It's the Hans Christian Anderson fable of The Red Shoes.

The presentation was sheer genius. from the thought of just barely wearing clothes and by barely I do mean barely. Each actor was literally in a pair of white briefs and a white tank top.

As the show began they actors were wondering around in the audience in what seemed to be a daze or zombie like state. Their eyes darkened and moving very methodically. The show began with what looked like something out of Rocky Horror coming out and introducing us to the tale and how the story would be presented.

In true typical Kneehigh form, there is always witty comedy bits put in everywhere. This certainly helped the show's pace.

The original music that at times was haunting and at other times was cartoon like added just the perfect spice to this already spicy performance.

I attribute the show to something like darker Monty Python.

While the story was laid out, the audience was treated to brilliant characterizations fabulous music and an overall brilliant display of talent.