I saw the second preview.
Thought it was in excellent shape, apart from a few mic issues, everything ran smoothly and slick, despite the many technical demands that are evident.
Utterly beautiful piece of musical theatre, I was entranced the whole way through. So many elements that bring together this world and it's just stunning how they've used everything, sets, puppetry, projections, lighting, it all blends and supports one another to create this wondorous land.
Was never familiar with the story itself, and I couldn't help but think how joyous it was to see another fairy tale brought to the stage. There are so many parallels to other shows and stories that it draws upon (Little Mermaid kept springing to mind a lot), but it highly succeeds in it's own right and while I began to thought it looked a bit discombobulating at first, they achieve the floating princess aspect in very magical and inventive ways, major props to the acrobats for being a major contribution in the illusion.
Cast are for the most part incredible, I'd like to throw Rosalie Craig as a potential Olivier nominee this year, but I also thought Piper, King Darius and Falconer were highlights.
Orchestrations are stunning and suit the piece so well. I wasn't sure what to expect from Tori Amos, but I was impressed that she had construced such a narrative-based score that was pulsating and encapsulating, like eagerly turning the next page of a storybook.
The National do go all-out when they put on a musical, and I want this to succeed in the long run. Wonderful evening and highly recommended.
Already wanting a cast recording release to be announced!
Everything in life...is only for now.
I need to get down to London in December. 
