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  1. ctas
    What a beautiful performance last night! I’ve seen three Manon casts this time around and they were all wonderful, but it was a special treat to see yesterday’s. Francesca Hayward’s acting is so wonderful throughout, and the final pdd was very moving. It will be one I’ll treasure for a long time!
  2. ctas
    Two excellent performances today. I saw Mayara Magri in the previous run with Alexander Campbell a few years ago and thought Kitri was an excellent role for her then, and she’s only got better. I do think the interaction between her and Matthew Ball is sparky and fun on stage and a delight to watch. But my real surprise was Meaghan Grace Hinkis tonight! Amazed by her footwork and execution, beautiful dancing with Luca Acri (who I always enjoy watching and this debut was no exception) and really enjoyed every minute. There’s some ballets I don’t think I could watch twice in one day but for Don Quixote I’d happily go for a third round if it were possible!
  3. ctas
    I really recommend the opera house tour, it was very good! The National museum is a lovely one, we also took a lot of walks around!
  4. ctas
    I went back to read the Manon thread from the previous run - what a time! Amazing and very brave that McRae is returning to the role after that devastating injury. I am also a huge fan of Bolle’s interpretation, his performance changed my opinion of the ballet entirely - not being very fond of it before. His acting choices are probably my favourite, although the lead at the Paris Opera Ballet performance I saw in June was similarly excellent. Will definitely be booking to see him again, and hopefully the Muntagirov/Kaneko cast as I think Kaneko may be perfect for the lead role.
  5. ctas
    We picked chairs in the boxes at the lowest level. I booked on the day the general sale opened so we had a lot of choice!
  6. ctas
    We got to see Manon yesterday and it was a wonderful performance. First time at the Paris Opera Ballet and it was an amazing experience!
  7. ctas
    We’re booked in for Friday. It’s not the sole reason for our trip and I do respect and acknowledge the importance of industrial action like this (especially having previously lived in France) but hope to find out soon.
  8. ctas
    I saw Sarah Erin Keaveneny dance Cinderella in Stockholm last year, she’s very good! I wish I could see her in this. The opera house there is very lovely. If anyone is visiting I recommend the guided tours pre-performance!
  9. ctas
    Isabelle Gasparini is a wonderful dancer, she always lights up the stage when she appears. I was surprised that she isn’t as far up the ranks as I thought and hope she gets a very deserved promotion this year.
  10. ctas
    Due to illness I can’t use my tickets (front row second circle) for tonight, if anyone would like them I can email them for free. Thank you
  11. ctas
    Looked like Annette to me. I spent the second interval second-guessing myself though!
  12. ctas
    I’m heading to Paris in the summer but the only thing on while I’m there is Manon, so I’m going to that but if the experience is worth it… might be on the cards to take a quick trip over for Fille.
  13. ctas
    My thought on the lights during the overture was it was an attempt to get the audience to shut up during the overture haha. Maybe it’s more creative and complex than that… but it did seem to have that effect.
  14. ctas
    Absolutely loved this. The photos of the costumes in the Guardian last week didn’t really do them justice- the fairy godmother dress looks absolutely enchanting under full lights. Marianela was wonderful. Had an amazing time, will try to gather more thoughts later!
  15. ctas
    I’ve seen a lot of tube posters as well as some bus ones, they’re very pretty. I was at Charing Cross on Saturday night and a stranger was loudly commenting on every poster they passed, and for the Cinderella one their remark was “Royal Ballet are doing Cinderella AGAIN” and I almost corrected them about how long it’s been!
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