Sweetness and Light

Sweetness and light" simply nice things asscociated with culture,  such as horse riding, pheasant shooting, fox hunting, ballet, opera etc. But unfortunately, I dont do any of those things, even though my parents seem to have exhausted their means in trying to get me to be more "cultured".
Seems I have to pick a generic media text then, seeing that everything I do and enjoy will not fall into this category... (gigs, and booze).
A media text that may be viewed as  providing us with "Sweetness and Light", may possibly be a day at the ballet, which Im sure is lovely, or an evening at the Opera, which again I'm sure is a pleasurable way to pass time. However I am inclined to put forward a day at a show such as Cirque du soleil..
I recently visited the Royal Albert theatre, to watch a performance of the Canadian circus, Cirque du Soleil, and I think it is an absolutely brilliant show.
Unlike, various Circus's out there, Cirque du Soleil, combines show stopping acrobatic performaces with emotional and well composed songs, whilst telling a dramatic story.
In order words, combines the elements of ballet, and an opera performance.... doubt you can get any closeness to "Sweetness and light".
The often emotional and instrumental songs, playing softly in the background, whilst watching an intense and dramatic performance, evokes a feeling of warmth and injects a taste of "Culture" that is so sought after by many.

The performance, captures the mind and attention of the audience,conjuring up the same feelings you would achieve at the Opera, or the Theatre, and this feeling is definitely my "Sweetnss and light". Simply watching, and consuming, the art and talents of these performance, transports me to a place, a place of solace and calm..
The show communicates very strong messages to those who enjoy art and creativity, as it leaves room for translation. The audience would need to allow themselves to engage with the acts on an emotional level, which then enables them to translate the show. It conveys the message to theatre lovers, that to enjoy a good performance one does not need to limit oneself to classic theatrical shows, but can enjoy the combination of diferent elements of theatrical art in a show like Cirque du Soleil.