SeokDoesPilates

Dear Sim, I am the member from Singapore whom Rob S so very very kindly helped. Thank you for sorting things out so that your members from Singapore can access your site once again.

Dear Rob S, I am ever so grateful for your kind assistance. It's wonderful to be able to regain access. I have seen your lovely photographs on Instagram which helped mitigate the loss I felt when I could not access this site!

Have a lovely weekend one and all.

 Seok from Singapore xoxo

Cats was the first musical I watched as an overseas student in London back in 1989, and the experience blew me away. It would not be fair to compare the movie to live theatre, and leaving aside all comparisons, on the whole I enjoyed the movie and the way the story was told. To be honest, I watched the movie because I am also a fan of the Royal Ballet, and could not pass on the opportunity to see some of my favourite Principals "cross over" into musical theatre/film, and I have to say they did a credible job (a couple of wobbles on some slow balances, but that is my critical ballet eye overthinking things). The CGI was disconcerting in parts, and I thought Francesca Hayward's body looked slightly "distorted" in some shots, but overall, I would say it was an enjoyable experience. Dame Judi Dench and Ian McKellen both gave strong performances (possibly due to their vast experience on stage where they have to project?) and their feline gestures did not detract from their very regal performances. I'd say go watch it with an open mind and enjoy it for what it is. Compliments of the Season to everyone on this Forum!

Mr Reece Clarke posted on his Instagram story a video of himself clay pigeon shooting at Luton Hoo Estate. Perhaps he was pulled from the Don Q performances so as not to further aggravate his injury and keep him healthy for R&J? Just my speculation. I look forward to reading all your thoughts on R&J. 

Please keep the reviews coming. I am off to work this morning and waiting with bated breath to know what you think. Thank you in (impatient) anticipation one and all. 

Slightly off topic, but may I please know if Wei Wang is guesting with the Royal Ballet or has he joined the Royal Ballet? The information on the ROH website isn't very clear.  Thank you in advance. 

Compliments of the Season to one and all from Singapore. Thank you for sharing your views and reviews here, I am lapping it all up as this is the closest I'll get to "watching" the RB's Nutcracker. What little of it I've watched on YouTube looks lovely (Ms Nunez and Mr Muntagirov do make it all look so effortless) and since I am a huge fan of the RB, I'll take what I can get, be it excessive children on stage, Clara and HP dancing with the Snowflakes etc! Best wishes to everyone for the new year.