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  1. MAB
    There was no fight. It was a mental health incident. I was sitting close beneath the slips and a friend was sitting in the slips who saw what I could only hear. Eventually the police sent for an ambulance. Hopefully the man is receiving the care he so obviously needs. A word of thanks to the ROH security staff who had to deal with a difficult situation and were subject to some dreadful verbal abuse. Thankfully these incidents are very rare and I hope those in the vicinity that were badly scared won't be put off from returning to ROH.
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    Of course the above discussion about New Orleans set me thinking. Wasn't New Orleans Spanish not long before? And wasn't it part of the Spanish Main? So surely to be truly authentic shouldn't it be peopled with Jack Sparrow lookalikes and men with wooden legs and parrots on their shoulders?
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    I remember it well, I saw all those companies that year and in February I made my first of many trips to Russia. I would give a lot to have a season like that again. Trips abroad will eventually bankrupt me.
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    Okay, if this is to turn into 'nominate a foreign star' If it is not too arrogant a suggestion. Giorgi Potskhishvili
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    If the director wanted a foreign star he could probably have secured Jacobo Tissi and/or David Motta Soares when they left Russia,. He didn't. With the RB's unique repertoire, dancers coming up the ranks would be a better fit for leading roles than those from different backgrounds. I've no objection to an occasional guest, but it would have to be someone very special.
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    I would have no objection to a dancer from outside who has danced with the company previously (e.g. Shklyarov) but at this point I would have the most strenuous objections to an outsider being parachuted in as it would block the progress of some very talented RB dancers. Can this subject for discussion please be a separate thread? This one should be solely about Alexander Campbell.
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    Yes.
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    I'll second that. Corsair at the RB has always been reserved for the likes of a Nureyev or an Acosta, never for those further down the ranks. His partner, Marianna Tsembenhoi, really impressed a fellow old timer who like me can remember RB principals a few decades back whose attempts at fouettes were downright embarrassing. These twp convinced me the future looks very bright. A special mention for Marianela Nunez. She had danced an emotionally grueling three act ballet the night before and instead of putting her feet up the next day she happily contributed to the cause. What a star!
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    AtaXia by Mcgregor was the one I found intolerable. The pain in my ears made it impossible to concentrate on the ballet. A lot of people walked out and I was about to do so myself when it mercifully came to an end. I don't think it was revived.
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    And in so many of his roles he had a warmth about him that radiated across the footlights, that's something that made him so special for me.
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    From the audience reaction to Creature the night I went, ENB would be mad to ditch creature.
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    Is it a thread to ask if there will be a flower throw? Unfortunately I am having surgery on the 8th so cannot be there, but would love to contribute to the atmosphere of his farewell.
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    When I saw it Sadlers Wells was packed. Far from a mistake in my book. On the other hand that Raymonda sounded so outrageous I never bothered to go.
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    Would you care to further explain your opinion? Are you in possession of a poll of Ukrainian ballet goers, or perhaps someone with ill intent has inspired you to make this post?
  15. MAB
    Indeed Fiona. I note there was a complaint on the Ukraine Gala thread regarding high prices, also performances on Sundays. I will reiterate that west end prices are just as high and can be higher and that Sunday is the best day for dancer availability. Regarding comments about announced dancers not appearing, I will say that arranging these events is as difficult as herding cats. People should bear in mind that dancers agree in good faith but may have to withdraw for a whole range of reasons beyond their control. injuries, family illness, visa complications and withdrawal of permissions by company directors can all play a part. A little understanding would be in order.
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