CHazell2

Hi I know that it is a bit early, but I just thought I would start a discussion about Anastasia as I think that this is somewhat of a controversial ballet in the RB rep. It would be very interesting to hear people's opinions of the ballet itself and whether they think that it should be pruned to just the third act or whether the first two acts places the 3rd into context. Also do you think that this is a relevant ballet today given that we now know that Anna Anderson was not what she claimed she was. Did anybody see Lynn Seymour in the role and if so what were your impressions of her. Does she cast a shadow over future interpreters of Anastasia/Anna Anderson.

Hi Geoff. I am interested to hear about your impressions about the 1969 production of Sleeping Beauty as I am very interested in that production as a whole. I know that the BBC wiped it from their archives so I was curious to find out if your friend has the whole performance or just the second half - I would give an absolute fortune to watch it for myself.

I quite agree with you regarding Anastasia - it is one of my favourite ballets, I saw it with Leanne Benjamin when it was last revived in 2004 - However the main role must be a strong dance-actress to make the powerful Act 3 resonant. She must be able to make you feel some sympathy and compassion for Anna Anderson - regardless of how you regard her life in general.

Hi Sorry for not replying before now. Thank you for your welcome. I generally watch the Royal Ballet, but I also love BRB. I love ENB's Giselle. What are your favourite ballets?

Hi there. I am not sure if this is the proper place, but I just wanted to introduce myself to everybody on Ballet.co. I have recently joined as a new member but I have been following the forum for a couple of years now. I have always found ballet.co to be a plethora of information and I have enjoyed hearing about the great dancers of the past. I have loved ballet ever since I was a child and I always try to attend as many ballet performances as I can - unfortunately I have been quite busy the last few years but I am hoping to make up for it now. Looking forward to meeting people on here. Chris (CHazell2)