Satie's "Parade"

Parade is a one-act ballet-sur-réaliste with music by Erik Satie and scenario and designs by Jean Cocteau. It premiered in 1917, and subsequent revivals and re-creations, such as the 2016 performance, aim to capture its original spirit. The ballet depicts the chaos and cacophony of a Parisian street fair, with performers trying to lure audiences into a show using various stunts and novelty acts.

The original 1917 premiere of Parade was met with a riotous reception, reflecting its groundbreaking and deliberately shocking nature. Subsequent performances and re-creations are generally lauded for their historical significance, artistic innovation, and the successful revival of Satie's unique score and Cocteau's surrealist vision. Critics often highlight its avant-garde spirit and its influence on subsequent artistic movements.

• Lauded for its historical importance as a pioneering avant-garde work.

• Praised for Satie's innovative and playful score.

• Recognized for Cocteau's surreal and imaginative designs.

Google audience: As 'Parade' is a ballet with a long performance history and not a film or TV show, direct Google user reviews are not applicable in the same way. However, historical accounts and analyses of its revivals suggest audiences are fascinated by its avant-garde nature and artistic daring.

None notable for specific 2016 performance; original work highly influential.

The 1917 premiere of Parade famously included a 'chase' scene with a real donkey, adding to the spectacle and controversy.