The final scene of Swan Lake is so magnificent (musically) that it needs some drama in the storytelling. But the ending is often rather obscure in terms of plot. Many versions exist, some happy and some tragic – although often it isn’t actually very clear what actually happens. And children can tell if you fudge around important issues like love and death. I’ve been struggling to decide which is the best solution for Ella Bella.
Understandably, Orchard were unhappy about the suicidal versions, so I’ve chosen a happier outcome. Nevertheless, until today the ending wasn’t working at all. But after an intense weekend I think I’ve finally cracked it! Here’s a sneak preview…
Of course there is still the minor matter of creating colour versions, a highly complicated procedure, but at least the text and compositions are (almost) sorted out. Phew!
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