We watched 2
pantomime shows, featuring Harlequin and Columbine, with the clown Pierrot.
They were staged in the Peacock Theatre, with a front curtain that opened as
shown. There was some pretty good dancing, too. The performances were about 25
minutes each. One was called Harlequin Mechanical Statue, and the other was The
Tailor Deceived.
At 10 pm there
was a “free” concert (included in the admission price). The singer, Jessie J,
is from the UK, so she was singing in English, but like most rock concerts, we
had a hard time understanding the words. There was another show that night—a
Summer Revue, I think more of a variety show, but it was in Danish so we didn't
go. There was a large crowd for the free concert. I don’t know, but I don’t
think it was like a typical large rock concert. Much too sedate.
Beer was
available in take-away cups, but I think they solved the litter problem. There
was a 5 Kr deposit on the cups, and they had machines around the grounds where
you could redeem them (like the soda bottle redemption machines at the grocery
store). But 5 Kr is about 75 cents, so it was worth redeeming. On the other
hand, beer was cheaper by the 5’s and they had cardboard carriers designed to
carry 5 beer cups. The park was selling a LOT of beer.
Finally, at 10:45
it got dark enough for their “Illuminatrions” light show, which took place over
their small lake. With fountains of water, smoke machines, and lasers, it was
an impressive 10 minute light show.
All in all, we
enjoyed the evening. It was something very different than we usually do, and it
was relaxing. Good ending to a good trip.
(to be continued)
