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Sharon

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  1. With Sambe and Nunez guesting with POB - I would love to see an exchange and have some POB stars guest over here. Diop or Marchand would be great but top of my list would be Mathieu Ganio - before it's too late.....
  2. Me too! I had commented on Chris Saunders Instagram post (wishing her happy birthday), that ROH should organise an evening celebrating this wonderful ballerina and roles created for her. But there was no mention of her planned visit at ROH that night. I do wish earlier announcements were made. Oh well perhaps ROH/RB will organise some kind of event for her - something that should of happened for Lynn Seymour - hopefully while she is alive to enjoy the love and appreciation from the audience πŸ™πŸ½
  3. Thirdly, I do wish at the end of the performance, we could just savour the moment in the cinema, and watch the curtain calls. Is it really necessary to cut back to the two commentators standing backstage telling us how wonderful it has been and how good the dancers were? I would prefer a short voice over saying something along the lines of "hope you enjoyed it and goodnight.." Totally agree! In fact all that chatter really annoyed me! I just wanted to enjoy the curtain calls and the behind the curtain views...
  4. Just home from watching Manon at my local cinema. All went well - except they had no cast sheets - apparently ROH didn't send the info through 🀷🏾 And I lost my shawl in the restaurant πŸ˜ͺ However the performance was fantastic, the whole company amazing. The orchestra wonderful and I loved that the lead cellist was given a close up. The stars of the show were Osipova and Clarke. I knew she was a great actress but it was brilliant to see just how good he was close up. They were outstanding! I cried at the end, they were superb 😭
  5. I had not read that before so thank you @Mona for sharing it. It was so well written, so personal and informative - Isabella Gasparini is a lovely ballerina and I have always enjoyed her performances. She deserves every success.
  6. In Osipova's defence, she has always performed in tatty shoes, so that's not new.....πŸ™„
  7. Fantastic night here in Liverpool - with lots of cheers and support from Matthew's family and friends πŸ˜€ And what a great show both he a Mayara gave us! Gary Avis is such an amazing actor - his expressions speak volumes. A very special artist! And James Hay - I love him, what comedic talent! Although I would love to see him as Lescaut with either Isabella Gasparini or Sophie Allnatt, both petit and lovely performers who capture my attention every time they're on stage. The star of the show was the whole company! Congratulations everyone πŸ‘πŸ½
  8. And Nikisha Fogo - principal at Vienna and now SFB....🀷🏾
  9. Have to say I'm really surprised at how much I enjoyed Darcey Bussell's S.B master class with BRB. I have a feeling these dancers really gained a lot of valuable advice and guidance from her. Probably one of the best items on WBD this year. πŸ‘πŸ½ πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½
  10. I'm devastated I am unable to get down to London to see this show. I have Covid for the very first time and am quite poorly. In particular I wanted to see Four Last Songs as I really like David Dawson. I look forward to reading all your reports.
  11. What a great story @Emeralds I too saw them dance often in the 80's. I wish them both well with their health problems.
  12. If I could decide right now, I would promote - Liam Boswell to First Artist. Leticia Stock to Soloist. And Isabella Gasparini to First Soloist. All 3 have more than proved they deserve the promotion and Stock in particular has proven that for years but is always overlooked. If Romany Pajdak had performed this season I definitely would have promoted her to First Soloist also because she is like a shining star on the stage and my eyes are drawn to her no matter what role she's in.
  13. Sitting in Euston waiting for my train home and I can't get (& nor do I want) pictures of last night's performance out of my mind. Joseph Sissons is the perfect Bluebird, with his ballon and batterie emphasised with his beautiful feet. Matthew Ball the perfect Prince and I agree completely with Sim's observations - this is no spoilt empty headed prince - but rather a young man surrounded by a superficial Court. I must admit i had a little giggle when the little boy/tree forgot to leave the stage and i did wonder if Matthew or any of our present company members had ever debuted as a tree... And then there was Yasmine Naghdi the sparkling effervescent beauty of her performance is just wonderful! I felt so very lucky to witness her artistry yet again because she really is the superlative Aurora of this generation in the Royal Ballet. What a ballerina....❣️
  14. Thank you Jan for sharing this! I hadn't seen/read this before. Such a wonderful informative article. It was lovely to hear his thoughts on partners, ballets, teachers....can't remember the last time I enjoyed reading a ballet article so much. I'm glad he is enjoying life in Portugal and I hope RB will benefit from his immense knowledge and artistry again one day.
  15. I am so very sad to find this news after a horrible day at work. She was always my favourite ballerina - I watched her dance. I begged for signed photos - that she sent. I bought all her books. The last time I saw her she was giving a talk and happily signed my books. She was tiny. For the past month or so, since I saw the news that ROH were holding a celebration for Carlos Acosta - I wanted to get in touch with the RB and ask why they don't hold a celebration for Lynn. A celebration in which excerpts from all the ballets created for her were danced all in her presence to acknowledge her role and contribution to the world of dance. To show her our love and gratitude. Don't get me wrong I'm not against a celebration for Carlos - but Lynn Seymour was an inspiration and the fact that she was a muse to both MacMillan and Ashton who created such wonderful ballets for her should not be ignored. I'm so sorry I didn't write now. I'm heartbroken and I hope with all my heart she passed peacefully. Dance now with angels Lynn i will never forget you. πŸ™πŸ½πŸ˜­πŸ™πŸ½
  16. This is what I am planning to do in the future. I am heartbroken at ROH ticket prices now- add that to train fares and hotel costs and it becomes one huge ridiculous cost! So I'm hoping to visit Amsterdam/ Germany/France/Denmark...... so many choices. Maybe ROH will realise that yes these prices are impossible for most of us and yes that equals elitist!!!
  17. I haven't received anything either. Although I did contact Mr Beard regarding the incredibly expensive ticket prices and I received a very bland reply that ignored every point I raised. It was obviously just a standard generic response and therefore not of any use to me. At this point I doubt he even read my email. So I'm not surprised I have not been contacted as i am not a happy Friend!
  18. As do I. I did laugh when I read the announcement though - their loss is definitely our gain. And Olga has the opportunity and freedom to dance a varied exciting repertoire. And more importantly she has proven to be a woman of principles who stands up for what she believes. And leaves others - ahem Zakharova/Polunin - in startling and disdainful contrast.
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