WRITING STYLE 3

****** GIVE SOMEONE THE PERFECT GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS******
TICKETS TO SEE MULTI- AWARD WINNING STAGE ADAPTATION, “THE LION KING” AT LONDON’S WEST END LYCEUM THEATRE


Make someone’s Christmas this year with the priceless experience of Disney’s landmark musical event. Set against the majestic plains of Africa and with spectacular sets, dazzling costumes, and not to mention the powerful songs of the soundtrack which we are all familiar with; the award-winning show is sure to make someone’s Christmas extra magical this year.

Following the young Simba through turmoil on his emotional and unsteady journey from lion cub to his destined role as King of the Pride Lands, the audience is immersed into an astonishing world of glorious colour and brilliant set designs. Featuring even more songs than the film, spectators can sit back and allow themselves to be moved by the beauty and utter power of the musical performances. The ingenious costume designs and sheer puppetry mastery, transform all of the animated animal species from the beloved, 1994, movie into enchanting stage characters and grantee bedazzlement.

It is impossible not to be captured by the wild and energetic rhythms of the African beats and explosive, powerful dance sections. All staying in true style to the setting of this touching tale.

Having smashed its own Broadway box office records on several occasions, the show was produced here in London’s West End in 1999, where it has continued to run ever since at the beautiful Lyceum Theatre. To add to the beautiful songs created by Tim Rice and Elton John in the film, even more vocal numbers have been included in the stage musical version. The sheer volume of awards which include: Best Musical, Theatrical Event of the Year 1999, Best Costume and many more, and the long time which the musical has been running for, only demonstrate the quality and popularity of the family musical.

So give the priceless gift this Christmas of tickets to see this stunning stage adaptation of a beloved family favourite as it promises never to disappoint!

Writing Style 2: Draft 1 (unfinished)

A buzz of excited anticipation filled the chaotic theatre foyer. Eager children mithered their parents, tugging frenziedly at their sleeves, while the sweet, sickly aroma of confectionary drifted and danced through the air around me. Middle aged, theatre knowledgables huddled together in academic communion, sporting champagne flutes and fine beverages.

This was going to be my third experience of, "The Lion King", yet the fiery sensation running to the very tips of my nerve endings has never diminished or even lessened. Finally. The call we had all been waiting in anticipation for as a well-spoken voice burst through the tannoy, requesting politely for us to take our seats in the auditorium as the show was about to begin. As one, the entire mass of audience began to flock towards the doors. Frantic hole-punching of tickets, followed by the creaking and banging of people finding and pulling down their red, velvet covered seats sounded all around me as I shuffled through the oak double doors, and down the aisle to find the seat that I would take residence in for the remainder of my evening.

I tore open the bag of Minstrels on my lap and absentmindedly began shovelling them into my mouth, barely even tasting them. Wafting the smell of fresh paper, I opened my programme straight to the credentials pages at the back, striving to find people who had previously attended the same professional performing arts institute as myself.

Whispered apologies could be heard as the remaining dregs of spectators scuffled and squeezed down the rows of already seated people. I twisted my legs to the side of my chair as a large, wealthy-looking man and his wife, clad in fine fur bustled past me. A blanket of darkness covered the theatre as the lights dimmed, followed by the gradual diminuendo of excited chatter. After a moment of complete silence, I was immersed into a pool of powerful emotion. The infamous first line of “The Circle of Life”, sent an indescribable sensation gushing through my veins as a shiver rippled down my spine.

A spectrum of vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow twirled and danced across the stage. Despite having seen them twice before, I was amazed by the ingenious puppet costumes. Performing high, energetic stag leaps, the antelopes bounded around the stage, while the giraffes entered the stage with a sophisticated strut. I was utterly bedazzled.

SOME MORE FEEDBACK FOR GRACE HOY ON DESCRIPTIVE WRITING STYLE

Again I've had problems leaving comments on your work so I hope you get to see this!

I really enjoyed reading this piece and sharing the experience with you. Through your detailed descriptions and use of effective literary devices, I was able, as the reader to put myself in the shoes of the narator and experience exactly as they are. You have used a range of appropriate adjectives and adverbs to further portray the experience. I particularly like the use of onomatopoeia when describing the sounds of the instruments as this really taps in to our hearing sense allowing the reader not only to visualize but to hear also.
Have you checked the word count though as looking at the text, it does seem quite long? Depending on the wordcount, it would be quite nice to extend the penultimate descriptive paragraph in terms of the actual physical performance.
This is a really effective and enjoyable piece to read and you have included a lovely range of literary devices.
I have left my writing drafts quite late, so I would really appreciate it if you could leave me some feedback on the piece I have so far uploaded.
Happy New Year
Sarah-Louise